Medicaid bill

Bill information

introduced by - Rep Sharon Chung

We are working to get bill HB4787 MEDICAID-BRAIN INJURY WAIVER passed in Illinois.

To cover things such as case management, nursing services, medical oversight by consulting medical director, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Which requires the Department of Human Services to reimburse approved programs at the rates in effect for the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program most recently approved. 

The link below is to the official Illinois general assembly website with updates and information about the bill were fighting for.

Message from Maggie O'Keefe about this bill 

When Ana enrolled in college, they were required to obtain health insurance and selected Illinois Medicaid. As a healthy young person supporting herself through school, it was the option they could afford. No one expects to experience a catastrophic accident. 

Unfortunately, Illinois Medicaid 

does not provide the therapy coverage

 Ana needs as a traumatic brain injury patient. Ana's family must pay out of pocket for essential care.

State Representative Sharon Chung introduced 

HB4787

During the most recent legislative session to address this financially discriminatory gap in our state’s insurance system. As we begin connecting with legislators, community groups, and organizations about this issue. please follow our website. 

More to come soon.