HB 4892

Abstract

Amends the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to pay an amount into a health care fund jointly administered by the Department and the exclusive representative under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act or, if no such representative exists, the representatives of the individuals that perform those services. Sets forth that for fiscal year 2007, the amount must equal $1.33 for each hour of preventive services provided under this Section. Provides that the Department must use the moneys in the fund to provide comprehensive health care coverage for all individuals that perform more than 86 hours of preventative services per month. Sets forth that if such an individual has dependents, the comprehensive health care coverage provided by the Department under this Section must also extend to those dependents. Effective July 1, 2006.