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Illinois Cares Rx/Medicare Part D Contingency Plan – IMPORTANT Information
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pharmacy·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois established a contingency plan for Illinois Cares Rx beneficiaries transitioning to Medicare Part D, requiring pharmacies to submit claims directly to the state Department when Part D eligibility issues occur or when incorrect cost-sharing is returned.
Action Required
No action required for current operations - this is a historical 2006 policy for Illinois pharmacy billing procedures that is not applicable to current medical billing practices.