Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 740 — PUB AID-AABD-MEDICAID SPND-DWN

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that persons who fail to qualify for basic maintenance under the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program on the basis of need because of excess income or assets, or both, may establish prospective eligibility for that basic maintenance by prepaying their monthly Medicaid spend-down amount to the Department of Public Aid or by having a third party pay that amount to the Department. Provides that the Department shall establish appropriate procedures to permit such a prepayment of Medicaid spend-down amounts.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 31 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 740 changes how individuals can establish eligibility for medical assistance under Medicaid if they have excess income or assets. Previously, those who didn't qualify could prepay their spend-down amount, but the new amendment allows them to meet the requirement by either paying their spend-down directly or having a third party pay on their behalf. This change simplifies the process for those seeking assistance, potentially making it easier for more individuals to access crucial medical support.

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*LRB09405749DRJ35801b* HB0740 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2006 HB0740 Introduced 2/1/2005, by Rep.
HB0740 Engrossed LRB094 05749 DRJ 35801 b AN ACT concerning public aid.
Kathleen A.
Ryg SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/5-2.07 new qualify for basic maintenance under the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program on the basis of need because of excess income or assets, or both, may establish prospective eligibility for that basic maintenance by prepaying their monthly Medicaid spend-down amount to the Department of Public Aid or by having a third party pay that amount to the Department.
Provides that the Department shall establish appropriate procedures to permit such a prepayment of Medicaid spend-down amounts.
LRB094 05749 DRJ 35801 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB0740 LRB094 05749 DRJ 35801 b AN ACT concerning public aid.
Persons described in item 2(a) of Section 5-2, who fail to qualify for basic maintenance under Article III of this Code on the basis of need because of excess income or assets, or both, may establish prospective eligibility for that basic maintenance by prepaying their monthly spend-down amount under this Article (as described in 42 CFR 435.831) to the Department of Public Aid or by having a third party pay that amount to the Department.
No later than January 1, 2007, subject to federal approval of a State Medicaid Plan amendment, which shall be sought by the Department of Public Aid or its successor agency, persons described in item 2(a) of Section 5-2, who fail to qualify for basic maintenance under Article III of this Code on the basis of need because of excess income or assets, or both, may establish eligibility for medical assistance by paying the amount of their monthly spend-down under this Article (as described in 42 CFR 435.831) to the Department of Public Aid or its successor agency or by having a third party pay that amount to the Department on their behalf.
The Department shall establish appropriate procedures to permit such a prepayment of spend-down amounts.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  3. Assigned to Health & Human Services

  4. Referred to Rules

  5. First Reading

  6. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 8, 2005

  8. Arrive in Senate

  9. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Bailey

  13. Fiscal Note Filed

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire

  15. Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. William Davis

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000

  18. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote

  19. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee

  20. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  23. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  24. Referred to Rules Committee

  25. First Reading

  26. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

Sponsors

  • Kathleen A. Ryg · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kathleen A. Ryg

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 102004
Democrat 9000
Republican 3000
Total 114004
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Soto — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Not Voting
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Jenisch — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Bailey — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Lyons, Eileen — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons, Joseph — Yea
Millner — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Tenhouse — Yea
Tryon — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Chavez — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Giles — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Krause — Yea
Howard — Yea
Madigan — Yea
McKeon — Not Voting
Watson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Munson — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Myers — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Parke — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Not Voting
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Churchill — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Not Voting
D'Amico — Yea
Daniels — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Reis — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 740 do?
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that persons who fail to qualify for basic maintenance under the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program on the basis of need because of excess income or assets, or both, may establish prospective eligibility for that basic maintenance by prepaying their monthly Medicaid spend-down amount to the Department of Public Aid or by having a third party pay that amount to the Department. Provides that the Department shall establish appropriate procedures to permit such a prepayment of Medicaid spend-down amounts.
Who sponsors HB 740?
HB 740 is sponsored by Kathleen A. Ryg.
What is the current status of HB 740?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 740?
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