MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Patient Credit File Download through the Medical Electronic Data Interchange (MEDI) System
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Apr 11, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Healthcare and Family Services has provided detailed instructions for long-term care facilities to download Patient Credit Files through the MEDI system. The policy outlines step-by-step procedures for accessing recipient-specific information for facility residents enrolled in managed care plans, with files updated monthly and containing 36 months of patient credit data.
Action Required
Long-term care facilities in Illinois should review the MEDI system access procedures for downloading Patient Credit Files. Facilities should ensure staff are trained on the 9-step download process and designate appropriate local directory locations for file storage. This primarily affects administrative workflows for facilities managing Medicaid managed care residents.