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New Guide – How to Get a Medical Card and a Primary Care Provider (PCP) for Your Baby
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 4, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Department has issued a new guide (HFS Form 4691) to help women get medical cards and select Primary Care Providers for their newborns. Healthcare providers should distribute this guide during prenatal visits, particularly at the first visit and during the third trimester, to ensure newborns have coverage before hospital discharge.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk and clinical staff should obtain HFS Form 4691 from the department's Medical Programs Forms Page and distribute to all women receiving prenatal care, especially during first visits and third trimester appointments. Educate patients on the importance of securing medical cards and PCPs for babies before hospital discharge.