305 ILCS 5/12-21

Administration of the public aid programs for which responsibility is vested in local governmental units under Article VI shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 12-21.1 to 12-21.20, inclusive. However, all public aid programs which provide medical services or assistance to non-residents of the State of Illinois which, but for the aspect of residency, would be a township responsibility, shall be administered by the Illinois Department pursuant to Sections 12-4 to 12-12, inclusive, of this Article, and pursuant to the Department's authorized rules and regulations.