MEDICAID-NO CO-PAYMENTS Senate SponsorsSen. Mike Simmons 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 305 ILCS 5/5-4.1from Ch. 23, par. 5-4.1Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall not require any medical assistance recipient to pay a co-payment for services or prescription medications. Requires the Department to apply for any State Plan amendment or federal approval necessary to implement the amendatory Act, if required. 1/13/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons 1/13/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/13/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026