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HB4824Introduced in the House

MEDICAID-NONCITIZENS

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Introduced by Dagmara Avelar, District 85

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Expands medical assistance coverage to certain categories of lawfully present noncitizens. Sets income guidelines for qualifying persons age 19 through 64 and income guidelines for persons 65 years of age or older. Removes a provision permitting medical assistance coverage for up to 24 continuous months from the initial eligibility date, if otherwise eligible.

Where it stands

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  5. Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  11. To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee

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

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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