§118.810. Eligibility

An individual may be eligible for Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults provided that all of the following eligibility criteria are met:

 

a)         The individual is not eligible for medical assistance receiving federal financial participation other than emergency medical for certain non-citizens;

 

b)         The individual is not:

 

1)         A U.S. citizen; or

 

2)         A person:

 

A)        Lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA); and

 

B)        Who has lawfully resided in the United States for five years or more;

 

c)         The individual is a resident of the State of Illinois;

 

d)         The individual is 42-64 years of age;

 

e)         The individual's income is at or below 138% FPL as determined in accordance with 89 Ill. Adm. Code 120.64;

 

f)         The individual cooperates in establishing eligibility (see 89 Ill. Adm. Code 120.308); and

 

g)         The individual assigns rights to medical support and collection of payment (see 89 Ill. Adm. Code 120.319).

 

(Source:  Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 16734, effective September 21, 2022)