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Succeeding in the New Managed Care Program Series (#5): How you can help your patients understand what they need to know about this transition
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois is transitioning Medicaid beneficiaries to a new managed care program called HealthChoice Illinois starting January 1, 2018. Healthcare providers are encouraged to help educate their Medicaid patients about this transition using provided templates and resources.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2018: All providers should download and customize patient letter templates from HFS to educate Medicaid patients about the HealthChoice Illinois transition. Share the HFS HealthChoice Illinois enrollment website with patients. Front desk staff should be prepared to answer questions about the new managed care program and help patients understand their health plan options.