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Important Notice Regarding State Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC) Pricing
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pharmacy·Provider Notice
Effective date
Aug 7, 2009
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is evaluating new vendor proposals for the State Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC) Program. During this transition, pharmacy providers should direct all MAC-related inquiries to HFS staff instead of the current vendor.
Action Required
Immediately: Pharmacy staff should direct all inquiries about State MAC rates, drug lists, or product availability changes to the Bureau of Pharmacy Services at 1-877-782-5565 option 7 or fax 217-558-1531 instead of contacting the current vendor.