MEDICAID-MED CARD SAFEGUARDS House SponsorsRep. Patricia R. Bellock 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-20 Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the permanent or semi-permanent member cards issued to individuals enrolled in the medical assistance program shall include safeguards to limit the unauthorized use of the medical card by an individual other than the member to whom the card has been issued; and that these safeguards shall include, but not be limited to, the use of a matrix barcode or related technology which allows a medical provider to access data, including identifying data and the medical history of the individual named on the card. 10/25/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 10/27/2011HouseFirst Reading 10/27/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/17/2012HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/9/2012HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die