HB1784 expands Medicaid eligibility in Illinois to include various groups, including licensed professionals, uninsured individuals, and those.
HB1784 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand Medicaid eligibility. It includes licensed professionals such as psychologists and dentists, uninsured individuals needing cancer treatment, and those affected by COVID-19. The bill also extends coverage to pregnant individuals and their infants, persons with disabilities, and those with HIV/AIDS. It sets income eligibility standards and allows for certain asset exemptions. The bill requires federal approval for some provisions and mandates the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to adopt necessary rules.
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