Senate Sponsors: OBAMA-TROTTER AND MUNOZ. Short description: MEDICAID-NONCUSTODIAL PARENTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions itemizing classes of persons eligible for medical assistance, provides that noncustodial 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 noncustodial 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 noncustodial parents to meet a spend-down requirement shall be calculated according to the income and other circumstances in the noncustodial parent's own household. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status