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| | 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2015 and 2016
HB0270 Introduced , by Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
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Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations, children who apply for medical assistance shall be presumed eligible for medical services provided under the State's medical assistance program, including dental services, pending a formal eligibility determination by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Provides that the Department shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this provision.
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| | HB0270 | | LRB099 05622 KTG 25660 b |
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| 1 | | AN ACT concerning public aid.
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| 2 | | Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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| 3 | | represented in the General Assembly:
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| 4 | | Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by |
| 5 | | adding Section 5-2.04 as follows:
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| 6 | | (305 ILCS 5/5-2.04 new) |
| 7 | | Sec. 5-2.04. Presumptive eligibility; children. In |
| 8 | | accordance with applicable federal law and regulations, |
| 9 | | children who apply for medical assistance pursuant to this |
| 10 | | Article shall be presumed eligible for medical services |
| 11 | | provided under the State's medical assistance program, |
| 12 | | including dental services, pending a formal eligibility |
| 13 | | determination by the Department. The Department shall adopt any |
| 14 | | rules necessary to implement this provision.
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