MedicaidAdministrativeHigh impact
Dis-Enrollment of Health Alliance Connect Family Health Plan (FHP) Program Enrollees
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 31, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Alliance Connect is ending participation in Illinois Medicaid managed care programs after December 31, 2016, with enrollees being dis-enrolled in two phases (October 31 and December 31, 2016) and transitioning to fee-for-service Medicaid temporarily before selecting new health plans. Providers must check MEDI system to verify patient enrollment status and bill HFS directly for fee-for-service patients during the transition period.
Action Required
Immediately: Check MEDI system before each service date to determine if patients are in fee-for-service or enrolled in new health plan. Bill HFS directly according to fee-for-service guidelines for patients transitioning from Health Alliance Connect. Refer patients needing provider assistance to Illinois Health Connect helpline at 1-877-912-1999.