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New Preferred Blood Glucose Testing Supplies
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pharmacy, Endocrinology, Family Medicine +2 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 10, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid has changed preferred blood glucose testing supplies to specific Ascensia products (Contour Plus test strips and monitoring system). Providers must immediately begin dispensing these preferred products for all Illinois Medicaid members.
Action Required
Immediately: Pharmacy staff must begin dispensing Contour Plus Blood Glucose Test Strips (NDC 00193758450) and Contour Plus Blue Blood Glucose Monitoring System (NDC 00193703601) for all Illinois Medicaid prescription refills. Contact respective MCOs for their specific transition timelines. Update inventory and dispensing protocols accordingly.