MedicaidAdministrativeHigh impact
Illinois Health Connect Plan Closure
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Health Connect (IHC) Medicaid managed care plan is closing effective January 1, 2018, with members transitioning to regular Medicaid fee-for-service until they enroll in the new HealthChoice Illinois managed care program. Billing teams must verify patient enrollment status in MEDI for each service date and submit claims according to fee-for-service guidelines until patients are enrolled in HealthChoice Illinois plans.
Action Required
Immediately: Check MEDI system before each service date to verify Medicaid eligibility and managed care enrollment status for all patients. Submit claims to the Department using fee-for-service guidelines for former IHC members until they enroll in HealthChoice Illinois plans. Contract with HealthChoice Illinois plans to continue serving Medicaid clients.