OBAMA-SMITH. 305 ILCS 5/5-2 from Ch. 23, par. 5-2 Amends the Medicaid Article of the Public Aid Code. Provides that persons who become ineligible for TANF or General Assistance due to employment earnings remain eligible for medical assistance for up to 24 (now 12) months following termination of their financial aid. Effective immediately. 99-02-24 S FIRST READING 99-02-24 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-02-24 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEALTH 99-03-09 S POSTPONED 99-03-19 S HELD IN COMMITTEE 99-03-19 S COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEALTH 99-03-20 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary