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Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) WebEx Training on July 10, 2024
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 26, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and login changes to the Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) Portal on July 26, 2024. A mandatory WebEx training on July 10, 2024 will cover these security updates and optional Application Agent functionality for submitting benefit applications.
Action Required
By July 10, 2024: Long Term Care billing staff must attend the mandatory WebEx training at 2:00 PM CST to learn new multi-factor authentication requirements for the ABE Portal. Update login procedures and security protocols before July 26, 2024 implementation date. Contact HFS.ABEpartnerportal@illinois.gov or 844-528-8444 with questions.