House Sponsors: ACEVEDO-SILVA-LOPEZ-BRADLEY-MCAULIFFE. Senate Sponsors: MUNOZ Short description: PUBAID-ORGN TRNSPLNT-LGL ALIEN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision regarding services covered under the medical assistance program, medically necessary organ transplants shall be covered under the medical assistance program for persons who are otherwise eligible for assistance under this program, as well as for legal aliens residing in Illinois whose income and assets render them eligible for assistance, regardless of whether they meet the other eligibility requirements of the program. Effective immediately. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) Does not create a State mandate. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Public Aid) The Department is unable to estimate the fiscal impact. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status