HB 734

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning pharmacy payments under the Medicaid program, provides that the Department of Public Aid may not impose prior approval requirements for antidepressants or other drugs used in treating serious mental illnesses (adding antidepressants to the list of such drugs and deleting the provision allowing imposition of such requirements after conducting an impact study). Requires the Department to ensure continuous access to medications 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Provides for an emergency 72-hour supply of a drug prescribed for a mental illness. Makes other changes, Effective immediately.