MEDICAID-KIDS-HOME COMMUN SRVC Senate SponsorsSen. Terry Link 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-2from Ch. 23, par. 5-2Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. With respect to Medicaid coverage of disabled persons under age 21, requires the Department of Public Aid to devise an appropriate "family supports" waiver program and apply for a waiver from the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Provides that the program shall include Medicaid coverage for children with developmental disabilities and severely mentally ill or emotionally disturbed children who would qualify for home and community-based services under the Medicaid program except for their family income. 2/6/2004SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 2/6/2004SenateFirst Reading 2/6/2004SenateReferred to Rules 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die