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IL HB1033

Bill

Status

Passed

8/18/2009

Primary Sponsor

Al Riley

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands Medicaid eligibility to cover uninsured individuals screened and referred by the Department of Public Health who need diagnostic evaluation or treatment for prostate or testicular cancer

  • Defines "uninsured" as those without creditable coverage under HIPAA or who have exhausted insurance benefits for prostate or testicular cancer care

  • Exempts assets from eligibility consideration and requires only a Social Security number to qualify; coverage continues as long as treatment is needed for cancer cure or palliation

  • Prohibits the Department from placing claims against deceased recipients' estates or liens against property for those receiving services under this provision

  • Updates statutory references from the "Partnership for Long-Term Care Act" to the "Illinois Long-Term Care Partnership Program Act"

Legislative Description

HFS-PROSTATE/TESTICULAR CANCER

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0567

8/18/2009

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/19/2009
Health Care Availability/Accessibility2/23/2009
Rules2/11/2009

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