MEDICAID-CONTINUED COVERAGE
Sponsored By: Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that any person who was initially determined to be eligible for medical assistance and is receiving institutional services or home and community-based services as authorized under the Article shall be presumed eligible for a continuation of coverage for such services during any redetermination process, unless the person experiences a material change in financial circumstances that results in the loss of eligibility. Requires any person who experiences a material change in financial circumstances that results in the loss of eligibility to notify the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Permits the Department to conduct a redetermination of eligibility. Requires the Department to notify the person before the commencement of any redetermination and after the redetermination is concluded along with the results of the redetermination and the effective date of any eligibility change. Requires the Department to seek federal authorization, no later than January 1, 2028, to exempt persons with disabilities who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance from annual eligibility redeterminations, except that a full redetermination shall be conducted at least once every 5 years, regardless of whether a material change in financial circumstances has occurred.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lindsey LaPointe
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Abdelnasser Rashid
Democratic • House
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Janet Yang Rohr
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Suzanne M. Ness
Democratic • House
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
5/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
5/13/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
4/6/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
4/1/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseTo Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee
3/20/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
3/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
3/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
3/11/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
3/9/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/4/2026HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
3/4/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
2/18/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/6/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
2/2/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced
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