DHFS-KIDCARE-ASSETS-REPORTING Senate SponsorsSen. Carole Pankau-Dale A. Righter-Christine Radogno, David Luechtefeld-Pamela J. Althoff and Randall M. Hultgren 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die 215 ILCS 106/20215 ILCS 106/40215 ILCS 170/20305 ILCS 5/8A-6from Ch. 23, par. 8A-6Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act, the Covering ALL KIDS Health Insurance Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code. In connection with eligibility for the KidCare and Covering ALL KIDS programs, sets an asset limit of $10,000, excluding the value of the child's residence and the value of a vehicle (other than a recreational vehicle) used for transportation. Makes changes concerning the reporting of changes in income and other circumstances that affect eligibility, and provides that a failure to report is a Class A misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $10,000 under the public assistance fraud provisions of the Illinois Public Aid Code; also provides for repayment of an amount equal to benefits that were wrongly received. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to adopt rules within 60 days. Makes the reporting, penalty, and rulemaking provisions also applicable to the FamilyCare program under the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Effective immediately. 2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Carole Pankau 2/15/2008SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 2/15/2008SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno 2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules 3/11/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Luechtefeld 3/12/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 3/12/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Randall M. Hultgren 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die