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IL HB1033
Bill
Status
8/18/2009
Primary Sponsor
Al Riley
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AI Summary
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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
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Defines "uninsured" as those without creditable coverage under HIPAA or who have exhausted insurance benefits for prostate or testicular cancer care
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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
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Prohibits the Department from placing claims against deceased recipients' estates or liens against property for those receiving services under this provision
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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