SB3294 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MEDICAID-CONTINUED COVERAGE
Last Action
2/17/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-2.03  
305 ILCS 5/5-2.03a new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that any person who was initially determined to be eligible for medical assistance and is receiving institutional services or home and community-based services as authorized under the Article shall be presumed eligible for a continuation of coverage for such services during any redetermination process. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to continue to make payments for such services unless the person experiences a material change in financial circumstances that results in the loss of eligibility. Provides that if the person experiences a material change in financial circumstances that results in the loss of eligibility, the person, or the person's designated caregiver or responsible party, shall notify the Department. Provides that if the Department subsequently conducts a redetermination of eligibility, the Department must provide written notice to the person (i) before the commencement of the redetermination; and (ii) upon conclusion of the redetermination. Requires the Department to develop a process to facilitate the written notifications. Provides that no later than October 1, 2026, the Department shall seek federal authorization to exempt persons with disabilities who are eligible for medical assistance from annual redeterminations of eligibility, except that a full redetermination shall be conducted at least once every 5 years, regardless of whether a material change in financial circumstances has occurred. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
2/03/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/03/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
2/20/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
2/24/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/25/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
2/25/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
2/25/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
2/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán