Public Act 93-0150

HB3608 Enrolled                      LRB093 07368 DRJ 07530 b

    AN ACT in relation to public aid.

    Be it enacted by the People of  the  State  of  Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:

    Section  5.  The  Illinois  Public Aid Code is amended by
adding Section 9A-9.5 as follows:

    (305 ILCS 5/9A-9.5 new)
    Sec.  9A-9.5.  Health  care  advocates;  committee.   The
Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Aid
shall  jointly  establish  an interagency committee to do the
following:
         (1)  Assist    the     departments     in     making
    recommendations  on  incorporating  health care advocates
    into education, training, and  placement  programs  under
    this Article. The advocates should be individuals who are
    knowledgeable  about  various  types  of health insurance
    programs.
         (2)  Develop more outreach and educational materials
    to help TANF families make  informed  choices  concerning
    health  insurance  and  health care. The materials should
    target families that are transitioning  from  receipt  of
    public aid to employment.
         (3)  Develop  methods  to  simplify  the  process of
    applying for medical assistance under Article V.

    Section 99. Effective date. This Act  takes  effect  upon
becoming law.