Filial Responsibility Laws. More than half of the states have âfilial responsibilityâ laws that make adult children responsible for their parentsâ medical care, if their parents canât pay. These rules do not apply when a patient qualifies for Medicare â in that case, the Medicare system pays.
Illinois Lottery Can't Pay Its Winners. A budget stalemate in the Illinois legislature has forced the state to delay payment to lottery winners. The state hadn't been able to pay winners of over $25,000 since July 1, USA Today reports, and on Wednesday the state lowered the threshold to $600.
History of the Illinois Lottery: 1974 - 1989. April 15 - The Illinois State Lottery records its highest jackpot ever, $69.9 million. May 15 - The name of the Cash 5 game is changed to Little Lotto. July 1 - The Lottery hits $1.5 billion in sales during fiscal year 1989 â a new record. Aug. 9 - Highest ever Daily Game (Pick 3) payout on 1-1-1 (prize payout of $7.28 million or 723%).