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 Bill Status of HB0968  94th General Assembly


Short Description:  CD CORR-MEDICAID SCREENING

House Sponsors
Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
730 ILCS 5/3-14-1from Ch. 38, par. 1003-14-1


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that prior to release of a person on parole, mandatory release, final discharge or pardon the Department of Corrections shall screen that person for Medicaid eligibility. Requires prison officials to assist an eligible person fill out a Medicaid application to ensure that the person begins receiving benefits immediately after his or her release.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/3/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge
  2/3/2005HouseFirst Reading
  2/3/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/8/2005HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/10/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die

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