Senate Sponsors: SYVERSON. Short description: MEDICAID-RECOVERY FROM VENDOR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning vendor participation in the Medicaid program, provides that if a vendor was improperly or erroneously paid, or overpaid, the Department of Public Aid may not recover any money from the vendor until after the issuance of a final administrative decision, following notice and an opportunity for a hearing, finding that the Department is entitled to recover the money. Provides that if the vendor seeks judicial review of the decision, then, pending the outcome of that review, the Department may recover only the amount of money not in controversy. Makes these provisions not applicable to any vendor who has been terminated from the Medicaid program or to payments temporarily withheld. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status