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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, whichever is applicable, shall not consider veterans' disability benefits as countable income when determining an individual's eligibility for medical assistance, child care assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Requires the Departments to apply for any federal waivers or approvals necessary to implement this income exemption.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "PUB AID-VA BENEFITS EXEMPTION," amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to ensure that veterans' disability benefits are not counted as income when determining eligibility for certain state assistance programs. Specifically, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, depending on which agency administers the program, will be prohibited from considering these benefits when assessing an individual's eligibility for medical assistance (which helps pay for healthcare costs), child care assistance (which helps with the cost of childcare), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. To implement this change, the bill requires these Departments to seek any necessary federal waivers or approvals, as federal law often dictates how income is calculated for these programs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations (on 02/10/2026)
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