Bill Title: Amends the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act of 2008. Changes the short title of the Act to the Veterans' Supplemental Health Insurance Program Act of 2008. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Public Aid Code and State Finance Act. Changes references in the Act from "Veterans' Health Insurance Program" to "Veterans' Supplemental Health Insurance Program". Provides that enrollment in the Program is limited to individuals at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (currently, enrollment is based on the availability of funds and may be capped based on the availability of funds appropriated for the Program). Makes conforming changes in eligibility provisions concerning household income requirements. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall adopt rules concerning covered services that must include dental preventative and restorative services. Removes a provision providing that the spouse of a veteran is ineligible for coverage under the Program for a minimum period of 3 months if the required monthly premium is not paid. Removes a provision stating that the Program is not an entitlement. Makes changes to provisions concerning legislative intent.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)

Status: (Failed) 2019-01-09 - Session Sine Die [SB0660 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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