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Full Text of HB0270  99th General Assembly

HB0270 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

  
  

 


 
99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2015 and 2016
HB0270

 

Introduced , by Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
305 ILCS 5/5-2.04 new

    Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations, children who apply for medical assistance shall be presumed eligible for medical services provided under the State's medical assistance program, including dental services, pending a formal eligibility determination by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Provides that the Department shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this provision.


LRB099 05622 KTG 25660 b

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning public aid.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by
5adding Section 5-2.04 as follows:
 
6    (305 ILCS 5/5-2.04 new)
7    Sec. 5-2.04. Presumptive eligibility; children. In
8accordance with applicable federal law and regulations,
9children who apply for medical assistance pursuant to this
10Article shall be presumed eligible for medical services
11provided under the State's medical assistance program,
12including dental services, pending a formal eligibility
13determination by the Department. The Department shall adopt any
14rules necessary to implement this provision.