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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
SB3047

Introduced 1/28/2026, by Sen. Neil Anderson

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

305 ILCS 5/12-4.60 new

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.
LRB104 17517 KTG 30944 b

A BILL FOR

SB3047
LRB104 17517 KTG 30944 b
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AN ACT concerning public aid.

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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:

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Section 5.
The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by
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adding Section 12-4.60 as follows:

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(305 ILCS 5/12-4.60 new)
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Sec. 12-4.60.
Veterans' disability benefits exemption;
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medical assistance, child care, and SNAP.
Subject to federal
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approval, if required, the Department of Human Services and
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the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, whichever is
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applicable, shall not consider veterans' disability benefits
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as countable income when determining an individual's
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eligibility for medical assistance under Article V, child care
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assistance under Article IXA, and benefits provided under the
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Departments
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shall apply for any federal waivers or approvals necessary to
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implement this income exemption.

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