HB4824 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MEDICAID-NONCITIZENS
Last Action
3/20/2026 - House: To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee
Hearings
Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing Mar 20 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building 114 and Virtual Room 1 Springfield, IL - House Committee Amendment 1
Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing Mar 26 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building 114 and Virtual Room 1 Springfield, IL - House Committee Amendment 1
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-2  from Ch. 23, par. 5-2
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Expands medical assistance coverage to certain categories of lawfully present noncitizens. Sets income guidelines for qualifying persons age 19 through 64 and income guidelines for persons 65 years of age or older. Removes a provision permitting medical assistance coverage for up to 24 continuous months from the initial eligibility date, if otherwise eligible.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
2/24/2026HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
3/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/17/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar
3/17/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
3/18/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
3/20/2026HouseTo Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee
3/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee