MEDICAID-TORTURE VICTIMS Senate SponsorsSen. Iris Y. Martinez-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Mattie Hunter House Sponsors(Rep. William Delgado, Michelle Chavez, Mary E. Flowers, Cynthia Soto, Edward J. Acevedo, Maria Antonia Berrios and William Davis) 7/24/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-1043 305 ILCS 5/5-2from Ch. 23, par. 5-2Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides Medicaid eligibility for persons who meet income and asset guidelines, have a pending application for asylum with the federal Department of Homeland Security or are receiving services through a federally funded torture treatment center, and can demonstrate that they are seeking treatment for trauma resulting from torture in their countries of origin. Provides for Medicaid coverage of such persons for up to 2 years. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides for Medicaid eligibility for persons who reside in Illinois who are not eligible for Medicaid under other provisions and who meet certain income guidelines and (i) have a pending application for asylum with the federal Department of Homeland Security and are represented by counsel, or (ii) are receiving services through a federally funded torture treatment center, or (iii) can demonstrate that they are seeking treatment for trauma resulting from torture in their countries of origin or previous countries of residence. Provides for Medicaid coverage for up to 24 continuous months from the initial eligibility date so long as an individual continues to satisfy the criteria of these provisions. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Removes language granting Medicaid eligibility for persons who meet income and asset guidelines and can demonstrate, in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, that they are seeking treatment for trauma resulting from torture in their countries of origin or previous countries of residence. Provides that an applicant for asylum may be represented by an advocate accredited by the federal Department of Homeland Security and employed by a not-for-profit organization (as an alternative to being represented by counsel). Provides that, if an individual has an appeal pending regarding an application for asylum before the Department of Homeland Security, the Medicaid eligibility may be extended until a final decision is rendered on the appeal. Authorizes the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to adopt rules to implement these provisions. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to:305 ILCS 5/12-4.103a newFurther amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides for an Assets for Independence Program to allow eligible low-income Illinois citizens, subject to the availability of State and federal funds and authorization from the Department of Human Services, to open and maintain an Individual Development Account (IDA) at a federally insured financial institution, in accordance with federal law. Authorizes the use of moneys in an IDA for post-secondary education expenses, acquisition of a principal residence by a first-time home buyer, or financing of business capitalization expenses. Provides that moneys in an IDA that are used for these qualified purchases shall be matched dollar-for-dollar from the Assets for Independence Fund, created as a fund to be held by the Secretary of Human Services. Provides that not more than $2,000 of moneys from the Assets for Independence Fund shall be provided to any one individual; provides that not more than $4,000 shall be provided to any one household. Requires the Department to establish eligibility for the program in accordance with federal law.House Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to:20 ILCS 1305/10-50 new30 ILCS 105/5.663 newAmends the Department of Human Services Act and the State Finance Act. Establishes the Illinois Steps for Attaining Higher Education through Academic Development ("Illinois Steps AHEAD") program in the Department of Human Services to provide educational services and post-secondary educational scholarships for low-income middle and high school students. Provides that the Department shall implement the program only if federal funding is made available for that purpose. Creates the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, and provides that all moneys received pursuant to the federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs shall be deposited into the Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be appropriated to the Department of Human Services and expended for the purposes and activities specified by the federal agency making the grant. 1/12/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 1/12/2006SenateFirst Reading 1/12/2006SenateReferred to Rules 1/31/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 2/8/2006SenateAssigned to Health & Human Services 2/14/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 2/16/2006SenateDo Pass Health & Human Services; 011-000-000 2/16/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 22, 2006 2/22/2006SenateSecond Reading 2/22/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 23, 2006 2/24/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 2/24/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 2/28/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services 3/1/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health & Human Services; 006-001-002 3/2/2006SenateRecalled to Second Reading 3/2/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Martinez 3/2/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 3/2/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 038-012-002 3/2/2006HouseArrived in House 3/2/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/2/2006HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig 3/2/2006HouseFirst Reading 3/2/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/15/2006HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. William Delgado 4/10/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 13, 2006 4/10/2006HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 4/13/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 30, 2006 4/19/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee 4/19/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee 4/19/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote 4/19/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote 4/19/2006HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 4/19/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William Delgado 4/19/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 4/19/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/25/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee 4/25/2006HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 4/25/2006HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/26/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 011-000-000 4/26/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Chavez 4/26/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 4/26/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto 4/26/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo 4/26/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios 4/26/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 4/26/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Adopted by Voice Vote 4/26/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/30/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 5, 2006 5/1/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-002-004 5/2/2006SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02,03 5/2/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02,03-May 3, 2006 5/2/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 5/2/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/2/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 5/2/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/2/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 5/2/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/2/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health & Human Services 5/2/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health & Human Services 5/2/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health & Human Services 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Health & Human Services; 007-004-000 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Health & Human Services; 007-004-000 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Health & Human Services; 007-004-000 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 035-021-001 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 035-021-001 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 035-021-001 5/3/2006SenatePassed Both Houses 6/1/2006SenateSent to the Governor 7/24/2006SenateGovernor Approved 7/24/2006SenateEffective Date July 24, 2006 7/24/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-1043