SB 1498

Abstract

Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services may provide medical services to noncitizens who meet the definition of "person with a disability" under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act and who (i) are not eligible for medical assistance under the Medical Assistance Article of the Code due to their not meeting the otherwise applicable provisions under the Code concerning citizenship and (ii) have income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level plus 5% for the applicable family size as determined under applicable federal law and regulations. Provides that persons eligible for medical services under the amendatory Act shall receive benefits identical to the benefits provided under the Health Benefits Service Package as that term is defined in the Code.