SB2192 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
SB2192

Introduced 4/26/2017, by Sen. Michael Connelly

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

305 ILCS 5/12-4.51 new

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to contract with a third-party vendor to verify eligibility for benefits provided under this Code by utilizing an online website, to be developed and implemented by the contracted vendor, that would enable an individual to apply online for benefits.

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning public aid.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by adding Section 12-4.51 as follows:

(305 ILCS 5/12-4.51 new)

Sec. 12-4.51. Online eligibility determinations. The Department of Human Services and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall contract with a third-party vendor to verify eligibility for benefits provided under this Code by utilizing an online website, to be developed and implemented by the contracted vendor, that would enable an individual to apply online for benefits.