CHIP-MEDICARE EFFECTIVE DATE House SponsorsRep. Frank J. Mautino-Thomas Holbrook-Patrick J. Verschoore-Dan Reitz Senate Sponsors(Sen. William R. Haine) 8/12/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0346 215 ILCS 105/2from Ch. 73, par. 1302 Amends the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act in the provision concerning definitions. Provides that as it pertains to Medicare, the effective date is 24 months after the entitlement date as approved by the Social Security Administration, except when eligibility is made retroactive to a prior date. Provides that in such circumstances, the effective date of Medicare is the date on the Notice of Award letter issued by the Social Security Administration. Effective immediately. 2/24/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino 2/24/2011HouseFirst Reading 2/24/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2011HouseAssigned to Insurance Committee 3/8/2011HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 019-000-000 3/9/2011HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/17/2011HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/17/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/31/2011HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000 3/31/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/31/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore 3/31/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 4/6/2011SenateArrive in Senate 4/6/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/6/2011SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 4/7/2011SenateFirst Reading 4/7/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 4/27/2011SenateAssigned to Insurance 5/6/2011SenateDo Pass Insurance; 009-000-000 5/6/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 10, 2011 5/12/2011SenateSecond Reading 5/12/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2011 5/17/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/17/2011HousePassed Both Houses 6/15/2011HouseSent to the Governor 8/12/2011HouseGovernor Approved 8/12/2011HouseEffective Date August 12, 2011 8/12/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0346