House Sponsors: PUGH-SHARP-HARRIS, DAVIS,MONIQUE AND O'BRIEN. Senate Sponsors: OBAMA Short description: MEDICAID-NONRESIDENT PARENTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions itemizing classes of persons eligible for medical assistance, provides that nonresident parents of children in families that receive basic maintenance grants under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program are eligible for medical assistance to the extent that the nonresident parents are defined as part of the family by the Department of Human Services for purposes of the eligibility provisions. Provides that the obligation of nonresident parents to meet a spend-down requirement shall be calculated according to the income and other circumstances in the nonresident parent's own household. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes all amendatory provisions of the bill as introduced. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that non-custodial parents of children in families that receive basic maintenance grants under the TANF Article of the Code are eligible for medical assistance to the extent that the non-custodial parents are defined as part of the family by the Department of Human Services and to the extent that federal matching funds are available for covering the non-custodial parents. Provides that necessary federal waivers shall be sought. Provides that the obligation of non-custodial parents to meet a spend-down requirement shall be calculated according to the income and other circumstances in the non-custodial parent's own household. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (Dept. of Public Aid) The Department anticipates that 70,000 non-custodial parents could become eligible for medical assistance at an estimated cost of $82 million annually. 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