HB4056 - 104th General Assembly
THE SARA LYNN ACT
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5.01c new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Sara Lynn Act. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish and administer a Seniors Deserve Dignity Program that provides monthly supplemental personal needs payments to persons residing in supportive living facilities who receive medical assistance and a personal needs allowance as specified in the Illinois Administrative Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, a qualifying person shall receive a monthly supplemental personal needs payment in the amount of $30 so that the person's total monthly personal needs allowance is no less than $120. Provides that the monthly supplemental personal needs payments shall not be considered income for purposes of determining eligibility or the amount of assistance for any public aid benefit provided under State law. Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective July 1, 2025.
Actions
Date | Chamber | Action |
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5/15/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie |
5/15/2025 | House | First Reading |
5/15/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |