Section 125.100  General Description

This Part implements the Children's Health Insurance Program Act [215 ILCS 106]. The Program is not an entitlement. The Program will enable eligible residents of Illinois, to the extent funding permits, access to health benefits coverage. Until December 31, 2013, the Department shall provide health benefits coverage to eligible individuals through purchasing or providing health care benefits or by subsidizing the cost of privately sponsored health insurance, including employer-based health insurance.

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 6006, effective February 26, 2014)