Bill Status of SB 1498   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  DHFS-NONCITIZEN W/DISABILITIES

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Karina Villa

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/12-4.35

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services may provide medical services to noncitizens who meet the definition of "person with a disability" under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act and who (i) are not eligible for medical assistance under the Medical Assistance Article of the Code due to their not meeting the otherwise applicable provisions under the Code concerning citizenship and (ii) have income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level plus 5% for the applicable family size as determined under applicable federal law and regulations. Provides that persons eligible for medical services under the amendatory Act shall receive benefits identical to the benefits provided under the Health Benefits Service Package as that term is defined in the Code.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
  2/7/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/14/2023SenateAssigned to Appropriations - Health and Human Services
  3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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