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IL SB1891

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

William McCann

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

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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