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Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to develop, post, and maintain on its official website a comprehensive informational guide that explains the Medicaid 5-year look-back period as it applies to eligibility for long-term care coverage under the medical assistance program. Provides that the informational guide must be posted…
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Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to develop, post, and maintain on its official website a comprehensive informational guide that explains the Medicaid 5-year look-back period as it applies to eligibility for long-term care coverage under the medical assistance program. Provides that the informational guide must be posted within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the contents of the informational guide must include a detailed explanation of the 5-year look-back period, including its purpose and relevance to eligibility for medical assistance; clear information on how the 5-year look-back period affects eligibility criteria, including income and asset requirements; step-by-step guidance on how the 5-year look-back period is calculated, including the start date and end date considerations; explanation of the consequences and implications of transfers or gifts made during the 5-year look-back period; information on exceptions and exemptions to the 5-year look-back period, clarifying circumstances where certain transfers or assets may not be subject to scrutiny; guidance on the documentation individuals may need to provide or maintain to demonstrate compliance with the 5-year look-back period; tips and considerations for individuals and families on how to plan for eligibility for medical assistance, taking into account the 5-year look-back period; information on the process for appeals and dispute resolution related to decisions made based on the 5-year look-back period; and other matters. Provides that to ensure user-friendly navigation and visibility, the Department shall post on the main page of its official website detailed information on how users can easily access the comprehensive guide on the website and a hyperlink that directs users to the comprehensive guide. Requires the Department to develop and implement strategies and initiatives to promote awareness and utilization of the guide, including outreach efforts through community organizations, healthcare providers, and other relevant channels.
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SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to Health and Human Services · Senate Health and Human Services
CommitteeDo Pass Health and Human Services; 009-000-000 · Senate Health and Human Services
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2024
SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services · Senate Health and Human Services
CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 009-000-000 · Senate Health and Human Services
SenateSecond Reading
SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 10, 2024
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
HouseArrived in House
HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Human Services Committee · House Human Services
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000 · House Human Services
HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
