MEDICAID-MC/DD FACILITIES Senate SponsorsSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die 30 ILCS 105/5.886 new305 ILCS 5/5-5.4h305 ILCS 5/5C-1from Ch. 23, par. 5C-1305 ILCS 5/5C-2from Ch. 23, par. 5C-2305 ILCS 5/5C-11 newAmends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that licensed medically complex for the developmentally disabled facilities (MC/DD) (rather than licensed long-term care facilities for persons under 22 years of age) that serve severely and chronically ill patients (rather than pediatric patients) shall have a specific reimbursement system designed to recognize the characteristics and needs of the patients they serve. Sets forth certain reimbursement rates for MC/DD facilities for date of services starting July 1, 2018. Requires MC/DD facilities to document within each resident's medical record the conditions or services using the minimum data set documentation standards and requirements to qualify for exceptional care reimbursement. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall be responsible for reimbursement calculations and direct payment for services. Imposes an assessment and licensing fee on MC/DD facilities. Creates the Medically Complex for the Developmentally Disabled Provider Fund for the purpose of receiving and disbursing assessment moneys, including making payments to intermediate care facilities for persons with a developmental disability that are also licensed as MC/DD facilities and making payments of any amounts which are reimbursable to the federal government. Makes other changes. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Medically Complex for the Developmentally Disabled Provider Fund. Effective immediately. 2/16/2018SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 2/16/2018SenateFirst Reading 2/16/2018SenateReferred to Assignments 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die