Bill Title: Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to incorporate telehealth services in community-integrated living arrangements for individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability for the purpose of providing medical services. Requires the Department to pay the telehealth originating site facility fees for such telehealth services. Provides that the implementation of telehealth services shall not impede the choice of any individual receiving waiver-funded services through the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities to receive in-person health care services at any time. Provides that the use of telehealth services shall not be used for the convenience of staff at any time. Removes a provision requiring the Department to file an amendment to the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities to incorporate telehealth services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides that implementation of the amendatory Act is subject to appropriation and federal approval. Effective January 1, 2025.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-02-06 - Referred to Rules Committee [HB4713 Detail]

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