MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Spectacle Fabrication Resuming at Dixon Correctional Facility
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Optometry, Ophthalmology·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 18, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Dixon Correctional Facility has resumed eyeglass fabrication operations for Medicaid fee-for-service participants as of May 18, 2020, after lifting their COVID-19 administrative lockdown. This affects spectacle orders for enrolled optometrists, physicians, and optical supply companies but does not apply to HealthChoice Illinois managed care or MMAI plans.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team can resume processing eyeglass orders for Medicaid fee-for-service participants through Dixon Correctional Facility. Contact optical billing consultant at 877-782-5565 (options 1, 2, 4, 5) for any questions regarding spectacle fabrication orders.