MEDICAID-MUSIC THERAPY House SponsorsRep. Terra Costa Howard 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-55 new Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish a reimbursement code for music therapy services provided by licensed music therapists. Provides that, to be eligible for reimbursement, music therapy services must be provided by a music therapist licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Requires the reimbursement code to be designed to ensure fair and equitable compensation for music therapy services for all consumers, considering the expertise and specialized skills of music therapists. Provides that health care providers shall be notified of the new reimbursement code, and relevant training may be provided to ensure proper billing and documentation procedures for music therapy services. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act shall be implemented on July 1, 2025, subject to federal approval. Effective immediately. 1/17/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard 1/17/2024HouseFirst Reading 1/17/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/14/2024HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee 4/4/2024HouseTo Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee 4/5/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024 4/19/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard 4/19/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/30/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee 5/24/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 27, 2024 5/26/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2024 5/31/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/31/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die