Illinois SB2034 expands Medicaid eligibility to include foreign-born victims of human trafficking, torture, or serious crimes and their family.

Illinois SB2034 amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand Medicaid eligibility. It provides medical assistance to foreign-born victims of human trafficking, torture, or serious crimes and their derivative family members if they meet specific criteria. These criteria include residing in Illinois, not being eligible under other Medicaid categories, and meeting income guidelines. The bill also allows for the extension of medical assistance for up to 24 months for those in need of treatment for prostate or testicular cancer.

Illinois SB2034 expands Medicaid eligibility to include foreign-born victims of human trafficking, torture, or serious crimes and their family.

Illinois SB2034 amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand Medicaid eligibility. It provides medical assistance to foreign-born victims of human trafficking, torture, or serious crimes and their derivative family members if they meet specific criteria. These criteria include residing in Illinois, not being eligible under other Medicaid categories, and meeting income guidelines. The bill also allows for the extension of medical assistance for up to 24 months for those in need of treatment for prostate or testicular cancer.