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HB3998Introduced in the House

MEDICAID-ELIGIBILITY

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Introduced by LaShawn Ford, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Removes a provision that requires the termination of medical assistance for childless adults who do not otherwise qualify for assistance if Illinois' federal medical assistance percentage for such persons is reduced below 90%. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Balanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  5. Correctional Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  6. Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  7. Home Rule Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  8. Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  9. Judicial Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  10. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  11. Pension Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  12. Racial Impact Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  13. State Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  14. State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  15. Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

  16. To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee

  17. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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