Re: HB 758

[Guest guest]

I hope he rots in hell.

Pam

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully request

your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

I hope he rots in hell.

Pam

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully request

your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Who side is this guy on?

________________________________

From: ellenbronfeld <egskb@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:40:15 PM

Subject: HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this

period of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds

from going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Who side is this guy on?

________________________________

From: ellenbronfeld <egskb@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:40:15 PM

Subject: HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this

period of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds

from going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Not sure what he did is legal with the Federal government. Can they spend money

that is specific to spend on people with disabilities? Any body contacted the

feds?

________________________________

From: ellenbronfeld <egskb@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:40:15 PM

Subject: HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this

period of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds

from going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Not sure what he did is legal with the Federal government. Can they spend money

that is specific to spend on people with disabilities? Any body contacted the

feds?

________________________________

From: ellenbronfeld <egskb@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:40:15 PM

Subject: HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this

period of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds

from going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

the state of llinois for years has been (doig a bad job) of balancing its

books on the backs of people wiht disabilities. There must be someong out

there who know exactly how much federal money ...this is, hmm 700, milllion

I think I had heard we have not only great voting powekr, and dont know it,

we also apparently have great financial power. Seems like no politician is

on our side.

[Guest guest]

the state of llinois for years has been (doig a bad job) of balancing its

books on the backs of people wiht disabilities. There must be someong out

there who know exactly how much federal money ...this is, hmm 700, milllion

I think I had heard we have not only great voting powekr, and dont know it,

we also apparently have great financial power. Seems like no politician is

on our side.

[Guest guest]

I think he is already in the netherworld, Pam...I think hell nicely defines

Illinois state politics.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

I think he is already in the netherworld, Pam...I think hell nicely defines

Illinois state politics.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Colleen, that isn't all that hard to figure out...

He is looking to stay in his new home...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Colleen, that isn't all that hard to figure out...

He is looking to stay in his new home...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Not that honesty is a real hallmark of Illinois state politics, but I am

guessing the Governor has some discretion in how medicaid matching funds are

used. Does anyone out there know for sure???

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Not that honesty is a real hallmark of Illinois state politics, but I am

guessing the Governor has some discretion in how medicaid matching funds are

used. Does anyone out there know for sure???

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone,

I will try to respond to the concerns about Medicaid matching funds and how

Medicaid works.

This has nothing to do with Illinois politics and honesty.  The way that

Medicaid (Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which was enacted as health

insurance and nursing home services for individuals of low income in 1965 as

part of Lyndon 's Great Society) works is as follows:

1.  The annual rate of the financial match is set by a formula based on

population, per-capita income and several other factors.  Illinois currently

receives  50% match as do many other states.  Some states receive a higher

match.  Under the stimulus bill, the matching rate for Illinois from last fall

until December 31, 2010 is 60%.

2.  Each state develops a Medicaid state plan which contains both mandatory and

optional eligibility populations as well both mandatory and optional services. 

No two state Medicaid plans are the same and the states have great discretion in

the optional categories.  The states also have discretion in defining the

" amount, duration and scope " of services to meet the definition of " medical

necessity " . 

The Home and Community Based Services Waiver is an optional state plan service

and the states have huge discretion in the services provided in its

waiver. The state can amend its Medicaid plan with the federal government at

any time.  

The federal matching dollars are an open ended entitlement to the states.  As

states expand their Medicaid programs, as Illinois did with the Children's

waiver, the federal government must provide the matching funds as long as the

services are consistent with federal law and regulation and approved by the

federal government (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services- CMS).  There

is no cap on the amount of federal dollars available as long as the state can

provide its share.

3.  Once a Medicaid service is provided, the state creates a federal claim. 

It then batches its claims and submits them to CMS.  As an example, if Illinois

submits a claim for $10 Million, it will receive payment from the federal

government for $5 Million (except $6 Million under the stimulus law).  The

state then deposits the Federal matching funds into the state general fund. 

This is done in almost every state in the country since the federal government

is reimbursing the state for the federal share of the total expense paid by the

state. 

4.  Yes, Illinois has done a very poor job of protecting many of the federal

Medicaid matching funds that have been garnered on funds used for services for

individuals with disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Mental Illness;

Traumatic Brain Injury; Children who are Medically Fragile; individuals with

AIDS; individuals with physical disabilities and individuals who are frail

elderly.  Although some federal dollars have been directed to trust funds in

the past, the vast majority have been deposited into the state general fund. 

This is perfectly legal and the federal government has - and never will have -

the power to tell states what to do with federal matching funds in Medicaid. 

The advocacy in a number of states has been more successful than in Illinois in

dedicating a portion (50-80 percent) of the federal matching funds to a

dedicated fund for the population that generated the federal revenue.  Kathy

Ryg's legislation, HB758, was an attempt to do this in both Developmental

Disabilities and Mental Health.

Medicaid is a very complex law and set of regulations and administrative

guidelines.  I hope this brief response is somewhat helpful and I will try to

answer any further questions on this issue.

Allan

Allan I. Bergman

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully request

your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone,

I will try to respond to the concerns about Medicaid matching funds and how

Medicaid works.

This has nothing to do with Illinois politics and honesty.  The way that

Medicaid (Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which was enacted as health

insurance and nursing home services for individuals of low income in 1965 as

part of Lyndon 's Great Society) works is as follows:

1.  The annual rate of the financial match is set by a formula based on

population, per-capita income and several other factors.  Illinois currently

receives  50% match as do many other states.  Some states receive a higher

match.  Under the stimulus bill, the matching rate for Illinois from last fall

until December 31, 2010 is 60%.

2.  Each state develops a Medicaid state plan which contains both mandatory and

optional eligibility populations as well both mandatory and optional services. 

No two state Medicaid plans are the same and the states have great discretion in

the optional categories.  The states also have discretion in defining the

" amount, duration and scope " of services to meet the definition of " medical

necessity " . 

The Home and Community Based Services Waiver is an optional state plan service

and the states have huge discretion in the services provided in its

waiver. The state can amend its Medicaid plan with the federal government at

any time.  

The federal matching dollars are an open ended entitlement to the states.  As

states expand their Medicaid programs, as Illinois did with the Children's

waiver, the federal government must provide the matching funds as long as the

services are consistent with federal law and regulation and approved by the

federal government (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services- CMS).  There

is no cap on the amount of federal dollars available as long as the state can

provide its share.

3.  Once a Medicaid service is provided, the state creates a federal claim. 

It then batches its claims and submits them to CMS.  As an example, if Illinois

submits a claim for $10 Million, it will receive payment from the federal

government for $5 Million (except $6 Million under the stimulus law).  The

state then deposits the Federal matching funds into the state general fund. 

This is done in almost every state in the country since the federal government

is reimbursing the state for the federal share of the total expense paid by the

state. 

4.  Yes, Illinois has done a very poor job of protecting many of the federal

Medicaid matching funds that have been garnered on funds used for services for

individuals with disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Mental Illness;

Traumatic Brain Injury; Children who are Medically Fragile; individuals with

AIDS; individuals with physical disabilities and individuals who are frail

elderly.  Although some federal dollars have been directed to trust funds in

the past, the vast majority have been deposited into the state general fund. 

This is perfectly legal and the federal government has - and never will have -

the power to tell states what to do with federal matching funds in Medicaid. 

The advocacy in a number of states has been more successful than in Illinois in

dedicating a portion (50-80 percent) of the federal matching funds to a

dedicated fund for the population that generated the federal revenue.  Kathy

Ryg's legislation, HB758, was an attempt to do this in both Developmental

Disabilities and Mental Health.

Medicaid is a very complex law and set of regulations and administrative

guidelines.  I hope this brief response is somewhat helpful and I will try to

answer any further questions on this issue.

Allan

Allan I. Bergman

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully request

your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Thanks for that very informative response -- I'm saving that one for future

reference!   

Re: HB 758

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks for that very informative response -- I'm saving that one for future

reference!   

Re: HB 758

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Allan.

This is a great tutorial on Medicaid. Your response and information are much

appreciated.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Allan.

This is a great tutorial on Medicaid. Your response and information are much

appreciated.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Thanks

________________________________

From: " janlbergman@... " <janlbergman@...>

IPADDUnite

Cc: IPADDUnite

Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:20:31 PM

Subject: Re: HB 758

Hello everyone,

I will try to respond to the concerns about Medicaid matching funds and how

Medicaid works.

This has nothing to do with Illinois politics and honesty. The way that

Medicaid (Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which was enacted as health

insurance and nursing home services for individuals of low income in 1965 as

part of Lyndon 's Great Society) works is as follows:

1. The annual rate of the financial match is set by a formula based on

population, per-capita income and several other factors. Illinois currently

receives 50% match as do many other states. Some states receive a higher

match. Under the stimulus bill, the matching rate for Illinois from last fall

until December 31, 2010 is 60%.

2. Each state develops a Medicaid state plan which contains both mandatory and

optional eligibility populations as well both mandatory and optional services.

No two state Medicaid plans are the same and the states have great discretion in

the optional categories. The states also have discretion in defining the

" amount, duration and scope " of services to meet the definition of " medical

necessity " .

The Home and Community Based Services Waiver is an optional state plan service

and the states have huge discretion in the services provided in its waiver. The

state can amend its Medicaid plan with the federal government at any time.

The federal matching dollars are an open ended entitlement to the states. As

states expand their Medicaid programs, as Illinois did with the Children's

waiver, the federal government must provide the matching funds as long as the

services are consistent with federal law and regulation and approved by the

federal government (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services- CMS). There

is no cap on the amount of federal dollars available as long as the state can

provide its share.

3. Once a Medicaid service is provided, the state creates a federal claim. It

then batches its claims and submits them to CMS. As an example, if Illinois

submits a claim for $10 Million, it will receive payment from the federal

government for $5 Million (except $6 Million under the stimulus law). The state

then deposits the Federal matching funds into the state general fund. This is

done in almost every state in the country since the federal government is

reimbursing the state for the federal share of the total expense paid by the

state.

4. Yes, Illinois has done a very poor job of protecting many of the federal

Medicaid matching funds that have been garnered on funds used for services for

individuals with disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Mental Illness;

Traumatic Brain Injury; Children who are Medically Fragile; individuals with

AIDS; individuals with physical disabilities and individuals who are frail

elderly. Although some federal dollars have been directed to trust funds in the

past, the vast majority have been deposited into the state general fund. This

is perfectly legal and the federal government has - and never will have - the

power to tell states what to do with federal matching funds in Medicaid. The

advocacy in a number of states has been more successful than in Illinois in

dedicating a portion (50-80 percent) of the federal matching funds to a

dedicated fund for the population that generated the federal revenue. Kathy

Ryg's legislation, HB758, was an attempt to

do this in both Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health.

Medicaid is a very complex law and set of regulations and administrative

guidelines. I hope this brief response is somewhat helpful and I will try to

answer any further questions on this issue.

Allan

Allan I. Bergman

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully request

your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Thanks

________________________________

From: " janlbergman@... " <janlbergman@...>

IPADDUnite

Cc: IPADDUnite

Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:20:31 PM

Subject: Re: HB 758

Hello everyone,

I will try to respond to the concerns about Medicaid matching funds and how

Medicaid works.

This has nothing to do with Illinois politics and honesty. The way that

Medicaid (Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which was enacted as health

insurance and nursing home services for individuals of low income in 1965 as

part of Lyndon 's Great Society) works is as follows:

1. The annual rate of the financial match is set by a formula based on

population, per-capita income and several other factors. Illinois currently

receives 50% match as do many other states. Some states receive a higher

match. Under the stimulus bill, the matching rate for Illinois from last fall

until December 31, 2010 is 60%.

2. Each state develops a Medicaid state plan which contains both mandatory and

optional eligibility populations as well both mandatory and optional services.

No two state Medicaid plans are the same and the states have great discretion in

the optional categories. The states also have discretion in defining the

" amount, duration and scope " of services to meet the definition of " medical

necessity " .

The Home and Community Based Services Waiver is an optional state plan service

and the states have huge discretion in the services provided in its waiver. The

state can amend its Medicaid plan with the federal government at any time.

The federal matching dollars are an open ended entitlement to the states. As

states expand their Medicaid programs, as Illinois did with the Children's

waiver, the federal government must provide the matching funds as long as the

services are consistent with federal law and regulation and approved by the

federal government (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services- CMS). There

is no cap on the amount of federal dollars available as long as the state can

provide its share.

3. Once a Medicaid service is provided, the state creates a federal claim. It

then batches its claims and submits them to CMS. As an example, if Illinois

submits a claim for $10 Million, it will receive payment from the federal

government for $5 Million (except $6 Million under the stimulus law). The state

then deposits the Federal matching funds into the state general fund. This is

done in almost every state in the country since the federal government is

reimbursing the state for the federal share of the total expense paid by the

state.

4. Yes, Illinois has done a very poor job of protecting many of the federal

Medicaid matching funds that have been garnered on funds used for services for

individuals with disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Mental Illness;

Traumatic Brain Injury; Children who are Medically Fragile; individuals with

AIDS; individuals with physical disabilities and individuals who are frail

elderly. Although some federal dollars have been directed to trust funds in the

past, the vast majority have been deposited into the state general fund. This

is perfectly legal and the federal government has - and never will have - the

power to tell states what to do with federal matching funds in Medicaid. The

advocacy in a number of states has been more successful than in Illinois in

dedicating a portion (50-80 percent) of the federal matching funds to a

dedicated fund for the population that generated the federal revenue. Kathy

Ryg's legislation, HB758, was an attempt to

do this in both Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health.

Medicaid is a very complex law and set of regulations and administrative

guidelines. I hope this brief response is somewhat helpful and I will try to

answer any further questions on this issue.

Allan

Allan I. Bergman

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Trust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of

1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully request

your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Very informative, thank you very much!

H.

Re: HB 758

Thanks, Allan.

This is a great tutorial on Medicaid. Your response and information are much

appreciated.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Tr

ust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR

[Guest guest]

Very informative, thank you very much!

H.

Re: HB 758

Thanks, Allan.

This is a great tutorial on Medicaid. Your response and information are much

appreciated.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

HB 758

Allan Bergman sent me this for distribution:

You will recall that House Bill 758 would have directed all captured DD and MI

Medicaid reimbursement to go back into community DD and MI programs through

their dedicated funds. Today Governor Quinn amendatorily vetoed the bill--not

changing its intent, but the moving the implementation date to 2012 because of

the state's fiscal situation. Here is his message:

August 11, 2009

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

Today, I return House Bill 758 with my specific recommendations for change. I

thank the sponsors for their hard work and the members of the General Assembly

for passing this bill. Furthermore, I recognize that many advocates and members

of the General Assembly have fought long and hard for this change.

This bill will ensure that reimbursement funds from the Federal Matching

Assistance Percentage within the Community Mental Health Medicaid Tr

ust Fund and

the Community Developmental Disabilities Trust Fund are reinvested into care and

services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

House Bill 758 is to be effective upon becoming law. However, during this period

of unprecedented financial strain, any legislation that prevents funds from

going into the General Revenue Fund (GRF) will pose grave problems for the

State's immediate fiscal condition. There is simply no other way for the state

to make up the lost GRF revenue at this time. Accordingly, I am recommending

that the effective date of this bill be changed to July 1, 2012, in order to

allow the state time to improve its financial health.

Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution

of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 758, entitled " AN ACT concerning State

government. " , with the following specific recommendation for change:

on page 6, line 10, by replacing " upon " with " July 1, 2012. " ; and

on page 6, by deleting line 11.

With these changes, House Bill 758 will have my approval. I respectfully

request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

PAT QUINN

GOVERNOR