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IL SB1891
Bill
Status
Failed
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
William McCann
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to disregard the cash value of life insurance policies and pre-paid funeral and burial contracts when determining asset eligibility for medical assistance applicants
- Extends the asset disregard to include the equity value of any other assets specifically intended to pay for an individual's funeral and burial expenses
- Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to submit a waiver or State Plan amendment application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if federal approval is needed for the asset disregard
- Implementation of the asset disregard is contingent upon receipt of federal approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Legislative Description
MEDICAID-FUNERAL POLICY-EXEMPT
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/9/2019
Committee Referrals
Assignments8/4/2017
Human Services2/28/2017
Assignments2/10/2017
Full Bill Text
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