Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2009	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

215 ILCS 106/20

215 ILCS 106/27 new

215 ILCS 106/40

305 ILCS 5/5-2

from Ch. 23, par. 5-2

305 ILCS 5/5-3.5 new

305 ILCS 5/5-16.14 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Under the Children's Health Insurance Program, (i) provides for eligibility for children whose household income is at or below 300% (instead of 200%) of the federal poverty level and (ii) increases the income threshold in connection with eligibility under an approved waiver. Provides that on and after July 1, 2008, the Department of Healthcare and Family services shall implement a capitated managed care system for selected populations of persons persons under the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Medicaid program. Provides that under such a system, the State shall pay a fixed amount per individual per month to a third-party entity to manage the program of health care benefits and assume the risk associated with the payment of medical bills without regard to actual medical claims incurred. Provides that the Department shall implement the system in a manner that maximizes all available State and federal funds. Sets forth categories of Medicaid recipients who may withdraw from the managed care program and who may voluntarily opt to participate in the program, and provides that certain recipients are not eligible to participate in the managed care program. Provides for Medicaid eligibility for persons whose income is between zero and 100% of the federal poverty level. Provides that under the Medicaid program, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall provide health benefits coverage to eligible individuals by: (1) subsidizing the cost of privately sponsored health insurance, including employer-based health insurance, to assist individuals in taking advantage of available privately sponsored health insurance; and (2) purchasing or providing health care benefits for eligible individuals. Makes other changes.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/8/2007	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine
2/8/2007	Senate	First Reading
2/8/2007	Senate	Referred to Rules
2/8/2007	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Brady
2/9/2007	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter
1/13/2009	Senate	Session Sine Die

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