DHS-NEST PROGRAM

Summary

The bill requires the Department of Human Services to set up the NEST Program, which will provide a $1,500 lump‑sum payment during the third trimester and $500 per month for six months after birth to eligible mothers. It targets women who give birth in Illinois while enrolled in or eligible for Medicaid through the Moms and Babies program. The assistance is treated as guaranteed income for public aid eligibility.

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