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Managed Care Programs for Full Dual Eligible Beneficiaries in 2018

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Illinois is restructuring managed care programs for dual eligible beneficiaries effective January 1, 2018. MLTSS becomes part of HealthChoice Illinois with new health plan options, MMAI continues in limited counties, and D-SNPs are ending completely.

Action Required

Action needed
By January 1, 2018: Billing team must update patient insurance information and verify which managed care program dual eligible beneficiaries are enrolled in (HealthChoice Illinois MLTSS vs MMAI vs Original Medicare). Update billing system to route claims to correct payer - HealthChoice Illinois plans, Medicare, or Medicaid Fee-for-Service depending on service type. Verify Aetna Better Health MLTSS members have new plan assignments and Cigna-HealthSpring members have transitioned to new plans. Failure to bill correct plan will result in claim denials.