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Illinois Cares Rx/Medicare Part D Contingency Plan – Update

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pharmacy·Provider Notice
Effective date
Feb 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Illinois Cares Rx extends emergency Medicare Part D coverage through February 27, 2006 for dual eligibles experiencing enrollment problems. Members in stand-alone Part D plans and non-coordinating Medicare Advantage plans will continue receiving direct HFS coverage until proper enrollment is completed.

Action Required

Action needed
No action required - this is a historical policy from 2006 that is no longer applicable. If similar Medicare Part D enrollment issues arise, contact the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for current guidance.