Illinois House Bill 4798 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-23 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Illinois Act on Aging. Provides that subject to appropriations, any person who is not otherwise eligible for services provided under the Community Care Program may qualify for emergency home response services if the person: (1) is 80 years of age or older; (2) lives independently; (3) is a U.S. citizen or legal alien; (4) is a resident of this State; and (4) does not own interest in non-exempt assets having a combined value in excess of $17,500. Provides that a person's home, vehicle, and personal belongings shall not be considered when determining the amount of his or her assets. Provides that the Department on Aging, or an organization designated by the Department, shall make eligibility determinations. Provides that a determination of need assessment is required for any person who is otherwise eligible for emergency home response services through the Community Care Program. Provides that any person who qualifies for emergency home response services under the amendatory Act shall have an emergency home response system installed in his or her home at no cost. Defines "emergency home response system" to mean a two-way voice communication system consisting of a base unit and an activation device worn by the older adult that will automatically link the older adult to a professionally staffed support center.

AGING-EMERGENCY HOME RESPONSE

Rep. Maurice West [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-06-23	House	Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2020-02-25	House	Assigned to Human Services Committee
2020-02-18	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2020-02-18	House	First Reading
2020-02-10	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
20	105	8.07a	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4798&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/10100HB4798.htm