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Confirmation of Coverage for Liver Disease Screening per Public Act 103-0084
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 10, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services confirms coverage for liver disease screening under Public Act 103-0084, requiring coverage of liver ultrasounds and alpha-fetoprotein blood tests every 6 months for high-risk individuals aged 35-64. No billing changes are needed as coverage already exists under current fee-for-service and managed care programs.
Action Required
No action required: This is a confirmation notice only. Illinois Medicaid already covers liver disease screening services including liver ultrasounds and alpha-fetoprotein blood tests every 6 months for eligible patients aged 35-64 at high risk. Continue billing these services as currently done under existing coverage policies.