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IL SB3485

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Martwick

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a Disability Benefits Maximization Program requiring the Department of Central Management Services and Illinois's 5 state-funded retirement systems to contract with an administrator within 6 months of the effective date.

  • Mandates annual audits of the State Employees Group Insurance Program, Teachers' Retirement Insurance Program, and College Insurance Program to identify participants and dependents eligible for Medicare but not enrolled.

  • Requires the program to ensure eligible annuitants, retirees, survivors, and dependents enroll in Medicare as their primary coverage, with state health benefits becoming secondary.

  • Provides assistance to disabled individuals not enrolled in Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare, including educational outreach, eligibility analysis, and representation on claims.

  • Requires annual reports to the Department, the 5 retirement systems, and the General Assembly showing enrollment numbers and state savings realized; effective January 1, 2027.

Legislative Description

CMS-MEDICARE AUDIT

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/13/2026
Pensions3/3/2026
Assignments2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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