SB1633 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code Section 5-1, which addresses the purpose of the Medicaid Article
• Makes a technical change by removing duplicate language of "the" in the declaration of purpose section
• Maintains the stated purpose of providing essential medical care and rehabilitative services to low-income individuals unable to meet their medical needs
• Preserves existing language emphasizing health preservation, sickness alleviation, and support for self-sufficiency and independence