House Sponsors: ACEVEDO-MENDOZA. Short description: MEDICAID-ORGAN TRANSPLANTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires that medically necessary organ transplants be covered under the Medicaid program for persons who are otherwise eligible for Medicaid, as well as for legal aliens residing in Illinois whose income and assets render them eligible for Medicaid, regardless of whether they meet the other Medicaid eligibility requirements. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Illinois Department of Public Aid) The fiscal impact is indeterminable since the number of 'legal aliens' that might seek this coverage is unknown. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status