House Sponsors: CURRIE-GRANBERG-SILVA-SHARP, HANNIG, FRITCHEY, MCKEON AND NOVAK. Short description: CHILD HLTH INS FUND AND STUDY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Increases the maximum income level for eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty level. Authorizes funding from sources other than federal funds and General Revenue Fund appropriations. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to require the Department of Public Aid to appoint an advisory committee to evaluate the administration of the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Requires the advisory committee to make its recommendations and report to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2001 and each January 1 thereafter. Effective immediately. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) Does not create a State mandate. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Public Aid) Estimated annual impact is $16 million. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 215 ILCS 106/10 215 ILCS 106/22 new Provides that, in addition to being eligible for the Program as a result of a waiver of federal requirements, a person may be eligible under federal requirements for federal financial participation. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Public Aid shall include coverage for the adult caretakers of the children eligible under this Act, to the extent federal financial participation is available under federal law or waivers of federal law. FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (Department of Public Aid) Total cost is estimated at $53 million. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status