SB967 | Illinois 2021-2022 | HEALTHCARE-PREGNANT-POSTPARTUM

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On October 8, 2021 in the Senate:

Governor Certifies Changes
Effective Date October 8, 2021
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0665

On September 9, 2021 in the Senate:

Returned to Governor for Certification

On August 31, 2021 in the Senate:

Placed on Calendar Amendatory Veto
Amendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Sen. Cristina Castro
Amendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Assignments
Amendatory Veto Motion - Approved for Consideration Assignments
3/5 Vote Required
Accept Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 056-000-000

On August 31, 2021 in the House:

Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Amendatory Veto
Amendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Rep. LaToya Greenwood
Amendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Rules Committee
Amendatory Veto Motion - Accept Motion Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000
Accept Amendatory Veto - House Passed 109-000-000

On August 31, 2021 in the Senate:

Both Houses Accepted Amendatory Veto

On August 24, 2021 in the Senate:

Governor Amendatory Veto

On June 25, 2021 in the Senate:

Sent to the Governor

On May 27, 2021 in the House:

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000

On May 27, 2021 in the Senate:

Passed Both Houses

On May 26, 2021 in the House:

Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

On May 25, 2021 in the House:

Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

On May 19, 2021 in the House:

Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 28, 2021
Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee

On May 12, 2021 in the Senate:

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Health; 013-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Castro
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

On May 12, 2021 in the House:

Referred to Rules Committee

On May 12, 2021 in the Senate:

Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

On May 12, 2021 in the House:

Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood
First Reading

On May 11, 2021 in the Senate:

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Health

On May 10, 2021 in the Senate:

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

On May 7, 2021 in the Senate:

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 21, 2021

On April 30, 2021 in the Senate:

Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 7, 2021

On April 23, 2021 in the Senate:

Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As April 30, 2021

On April 20, 2021 in the Senate:

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Health

On April 14, 2021 in the Senate:

Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Cristina Castro

On April 13, 2021 in the Senate:

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health

On April 9, 2021 in the Senate:

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

On March 25, 2021 in the Senate:

Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 13, 2021

On March 24, 2021 in the Senate:

Do Pass Executive; 016-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 25, 2021

On March 17, 2021 in the Senate:

Assigned to Executive

On February 25, 2021 in the Senate:

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments

Senate Amendment 002

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Improving Health Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals Act. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to expand and update its maternal child health programs to serve any pregnant or postpartum individuals identified as high-risk using criteria established by a multi-agency working group. Contains other provisions. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions regarding obstetric hemorrhage and hypertension training, requires the Department of Public Health to ensure that all birthing facilities have a written policy for providers and staff of obstetric medicine and of the emergency department and other staff that may care for pregnant or postpartum women. Requires the Department on or before June 1, 2024, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and specified entities, to revise or add to the rules of the Maternal and Child Health Services Code that govern the High Risk Infant Follow-up, using current scientific and national and State outcomes data, to expand existing services to improve both maternal and infant outcomes overall and to reduce racial disparities in outcomes and services provided. Contains other provisions. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or qualified health plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the amendatory Act's effective date shall allow hospitals separate reimbursement for a long-acting reversible contraceptive device provided immediately postpartum in the inpatient hospital setting before hospital discharge. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the amendatory Act's effective date shall provide coverage for pregnancy and newborn care in accordance with specified federal provisions regarding essential health benefits. Contains requirements for pregnancy and postpartum coverage benefits. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, on or after July 1, 2022, individuals who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance under specified provisions shall receive coverage for perinatal depression screenings for the 12-month period beginning on the last day of their pregnancy, subject to specified conditions. Provides that within 90 days of the amendatory Act's effective date, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall seek federal approval of a State Plan amendment to expand coverage for family planning services that includes presumptive eligibility to individuals whose income is at or below 208% of the federal poverty level. Provides that the Department shall establish a medical assistance program to cover a universal postpartum visit within the first 3 weeks after childbirth and a comprehensive visit within 4 to 12 weeks postpartum for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance under specified provisions. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.