HB2226 Summary

• Removes the requirement that individuals must be ineligible for medical assistance to qualify for General Assistance under Transitional Assistance and Family and Children Assistance programs.

• Modifies Section 6-1.3 to change references from "Articles III, IV or V" to "Article III or IV" in eligibility requirements for utilizing aid available under other provisions of the Illinois Public Aid Code.

• Adds language to Section 6-11 allowing individuals to be eligible for Transitional Assistance even if eligible for Article V assistance (Medical Assistance).

• Adds language to Section 6-11 allowing families to be eligible for Family and Children Assistance even if eligible for Article V assistance.

• Clarifies that individuals with disabilities based solely on substance use disorders remain eligible for medical assistance but not for cash assistance under Transitional Assistance.