SB 1618

Abstract

Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Deletes the definition of sexual assault. Deletes references in the Act to "hospital emergency services" and replaces it with "(i) transfer services or (ii) hospital emergency services and forensic services". Provides that if a surveyor from the Department of Public Health determines that the hospital is not in compliance with its approved plan to provide transfer services or hospital emergency services and forensic services, the surveyor shall provide the hospital with a written list of the specific items of noncompliance within 10 working days after the conclusion of the surveyor's on site review (now, 2 weeks). Provides that the hospital shall have 10 working days to submit to the Department a plan of correction that contains the hospital's specific proposals for correcting the items of noncompliance (now, 14 working days). Creates a provision allowing for hospitals in the area to be served to develop and participate in areawide plans. Sets out the minimum requirements for hospitals providing hospital emergency services and forensic services. Creates a Section concerning minimum reimbursement requirements for every hospital, health care professional, laboratory, or pharmacy that provides follow-up healthcare to a sexual assault survivor. Provides that when certain entities provide services to a sexual assault survivor who is not eligible to receive such services under the Public Aid Code or insurance policy, the entity shall furnish such services without charge and be entitled to reimbursement for billed charges by the Illinois Sexual Assault Emergency Treatment Program. Repeals a Section concerning community or areawide plans and Sections concerning the powers and duties of the Department of Public Health and the Department of Public Aid. Makes other changes.