OBAMA-TROTTER. 305 ILCS 5/5-2 from Ch. 23, par. 5-2 Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions itemizing classes of persons eligible for medical assistance, provides that nonresident parents of children in families that receive basic maintenance grants under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program are eligible for medical assistance to the extent that the nonresident parents are defined as part of the family by the Department of Human Services for purposes of the eligibility provisions. Provides that the obligation of nonresident parents to meet a spend-down requirement shall be calculated according to the income and other circumstances in the nonresident parent's own household. Effective immediately. 00-02-03 S FIRST READING 00-02-03 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary