MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Mandatory Illinois Health Connect
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Feb 16, 2007
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois Health Connect has begun mandatory enrollment for Medicaid and All Kids Medical Card holders in Cook County and eight collar counties starting February 16, 2007. Clients must select a medical home, though referrals are not yet required for claims processing until the referral system launches in late 2007.
Action Required
No immediate action required: Claims will continue to be processed without referrals until late 2007. Monitor for future notifications from AHS regarding referral system implementation. For questions, contact Illinois Client Enrollment Broker at 1-877-912-8880 (Cook County) or Illinois Health Connect at 1-877-912-1999 (collar counties).