MEDICAID-READMISSION DATA Senate SponsorsSen. Graciela Guzmán 2/24/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 305 ILCS 5/5-5fAmends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Removes provisions requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to: (i) establish benchmarks for hospitals to measure and align payments to reduce potentially preventable hospital readmissions, inpatient complications, and unnecessary emergency room visits; (ii) publish provider-specific historical readmission data and anticipated potentially preventable targets 60 days prior to the start of the program; and (iii) adopt policies and rates of reimbursement for readmission services and other payments. 2/5/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán 2/5/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/24/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026