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HB 5061

MEDICAID-STAR RECOMPUTATION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Robyn Gabel

HB 5061 recalculates Illinois Medicaid STAR supplemental benefits, potentially altering how the state determines recipient eligibility and benefit amounts with budgetary implications.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 5061

Legislative bill overview

HB 5061 proposes to recalculate the STAR (Supplemental Transitional Assistance and Recovery) Medicaid benefit in Illinois. The bill appears designed to adjust how the state computes benefits or eligibility for this supplemental Medicaid program. Specific details on the recomputation methodology are not publicly available in the legislative record shown.

Why is this important

Medicaid affects approximately 3 million Illinois residents, and changes to benefit calculation can directly impact healthcare access and state spending. A STAR recomputation could affect program costs, recipient benefits, or eligibility thresholds, with budgetary implications for both state and federal coffers. The bill's current assignment to the Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee indicates fiscal significance.

Potential points of contention

  • Benefit adequacy vs. fiscal impact: Changes to recomputation formulas could reduce benefits for some recipients while controlling state costs, raising fairness concerns
  • Federal-state funding split: Medicaid recomputations may affect Illinois' federal matching rate or cost-sharing responsibilities
  • Implementation complexity: Recalculating existing benefits across thousands of cases creates administrative burden and potential transition issues

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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