101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2019 and 2020
HB0729

 

Introduced , by Rep. Michael J. Madigan

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
215 ILCS 106/15

    Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Makes a technical change in a Section relating to the operation of the Program.


LRB101 03436 SMS 48444 b

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

HB0729LRB101 03436 SMS 48444 b

1    AN ACT concerning regulation.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Children's Health Insurance Program Act is
5amended by changing Section 15 as follows:
 
6    (215 ILCS 106/15)
7    Sec. 15. Operation of the Program. There is hereby created
8a Children's Health Insurance Program. The The Program shall
9operate subject to appropriation and shall be administered by
10the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. The
11Department shall have the powers and authority granted to the
12Department under the Illinois Public Aid Code, including, but
13not limited to, Section 11-5.1 of the Code. The Department may
14contract with a Third Party Administrator or other entities to
15administer and oversee any portion of this Program. Beginning
16October 1, 2013, the determination of eligibility under this
17Act shall comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C.
181397bb(b)(1)(B)(v) and applicable federal regulations. If
19changes made to this Section require federal approval, they
20shall not take effect until such approval has been received.
21(Source: P.A. 98-104, eff. 7-22-13.)