Happy Holidays from Secretary Grace Hou and IDHS! &C6 WebThe Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-800-447-6404. A caseworker at the local office will answer your questions. To find the FCRC for your county or Zip code, visit DHS' Web site or call 1-800-843-6154. For information call: Illinois Department of Human Services Helpline Toll-Free 1-800-843-6154 Monday - Friday (except state holidays) 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. All overpayment inquiries shall be directed to the. Tomorrow: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The mission of the Office of the Inspector General is to prevent, detect and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct and mismanagement in the programs administered by the Departments of Healthcare and Family Services and Human Services. This is called Pay-in Spenddown. A caseworker at the office will answer the questions you have. If you have a good reason for not giving us this information, tell your caseworker. Office of Inspector General is maintained within the agency, but functions as a separate, independent entity reporting directly to the governor's office. Persons using a TTY can call 1-866-565-8577. \R*kS"JU.WKXk2t,=%iEZ3EYongfYvu9R> `KEM/(+$9|qeT_hON9Wj2R+N6;f For information call: Illinois Department of Human Services HelplineToll-Free 1-800-843-6154Monday - Friday (except state holidays)7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is responsible for providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and for providing Child Support Services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents. HFS Health Benefits HotlineMonday - Friday (except state holidays)8 a.m. - 5 p.m.1-800-226-0768Persons using a TTY can call 1-887-204-1012. Assets are the things you own, like money in a bank account or life insurance. Supervisors should review and approve each overpayment referral. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call toll-free at 1-800-447-6404. 1-866-324-5553 TTY, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services, Anyone, 6 months or older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Most people who want medical benefits, who are not U.S. citizens, must provide proof of immigration status. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Third Party Liability means that a "third party" - not medical assistance and not you - has or may have a responsibility to pay all or part of the cost of your medical care. All your earned income and unearned income is reviewed when you apply for medical benefits. Home and special nursing care (only for children under 21), Rehabilitation assistance (physical therapy). They are in danger of losing health insurance due to loss of employment, lay-off or retirement. Be sure to give your complete name and address. WebThe Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is responsible for providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and for Send the original Overpayment Referral packet to: Keep a copy of the overpayment packet for the client file. Takes action to make corrections. If you need help to find a provider, call Illinois Health Connect at 1-877-912-1999. Click here to keep up to date and check out IDFPR's press releases. This amount is called your spenddown amount. As soon as an overpayment is identified, staff shall prepare an Overpayment Referral Packet. endstream Medical Programs and All payments are handled by IDHS Bureau of Collections. WebDepartment of Human Services, 2021 IL App (2d) 200364 . H$M If the case does not meet the overpayment criteria, BCCD will deny the referral and notify the referring agency. HFS pays for most medical care you get while you qualify. The Bureau of Collections makes all repayment arrangements, including negotiating all installment repayment plans for canceled SNAP cases. parent changes providers with proper notification and the original provider bills for days beyond the last day of care); The provider receives duplicate payments for services provided; The provider does not comply with program policies (i.e. Illinois medical assistance programs, consisting of Medicaid and numerous other medical programs associated with it, provide comprehensive health-care coverage to about 3.2 million Illinoisans. For children under age 16, school or day care records or a report card. He also reviewed DHSs Bureau of Collections (the BOC) recipient ledger inquiry from August 2, 2019. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. WebEnsures all collection documents and forms are completed, timely, and processed through the Automated Case Management System (ACM), when needed. HFS or DHS will let you know if you qualify within 45 days of the date you apply. Ensures all collection documents and forms are completed, timely, and processed through the Automated Case Management System (ACM), when needed. The Division of Child Support Services provides services to custodial and noncustodial parents by establishing paternity as well as establishing, enforcing and modifying child-support obligations to strengthen families emotionally and financially. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-800-447-6404. Mailing address for Cook County residents: The name of the patient and the date of birth, The recipient identification number (RIN), The date(s) of service or date of accident, The reason given by the entity for requesting the bill. 1-866-324-5553 TTY, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services, Anyone, 6 months or older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Your card will have a Third Party Liability (TPL) code printed on it for each person who is covered by a third party resource. DHS can help with this. R5%CwG 4E`\'$gF1IM4l3zqn]i 0'\8b Q2>oK-OKkZ&]+Ul;.c Q&mc[9 NowuLfj>-L~}b1g&vX(}FwN'` ` JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. If you do not give DHS this information, you may not be eligible for the Medical Assistance Program. 4 0 obj Find your nearest vaccination location at, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 07 - Administrative Responsibilities, IL444-1900 - Child Care Overpayment Referral (pdf). It will help answer many of your questions about which bills medical assistance will pay and which bills other resources pay. %PDF-1.6 % If information does not apply, enter N/A. Call or visit your local DHS office. You can also apply online for some programs. The success of collections depends in part on the age of the overpayment. HFS was formerly the Illinois Department of Public Aid. You will receive a notice telling you if you qualify to enroll in the Pay-in Spenddown option. Hr Alcoholism Information & Treatment Centers. A pregnant woman is encouraged, but not required, to provide proof of immigration status. Print; PDF; Physical. Any change you report may affect your eligibility for medical benefits. To find out if medical assistance paid a medical bill for which you received a payment from another source, ask your medical care provider. The Department of Human Services (DHS) helps by taking applications for medical benefits. The State of Illinois has the legal right to recover assistance received through the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program. Liens and claims are the two legal actions used to collect the amount received by AABD clients. The provider bills for licensed care but does not possess a DCFS license. The call is free. The goal is to make assistance more accessible to the citizens of Illinois. A claim may not be filed against your estate if recovery would cause an heir or beneficiary undue hardship. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. The call is free. When your caseworker is done, he or she will give you a computer printout with your answers on it and ask you to sign it. endstream 3 0 obj The call is free. The TPL code lets your doctor, hospital or clinic know that there is a third party that may be responsible to pay for all or part of your medical care. The call is free. At this point, IDHS Bureau of Collections establishes the debt in CARS, issues the second and subsequent overpayment letters, and collects the payments. , Prescott Bloom Building201 South Grand Avenue, EastSpringfield, Illinois 62763, JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. . Liens and claims are the two legal actions used to collect the amount received by AABD clients. A person who has resided in a medical institution for at least 120 calendar days is not reasonably expected to return home. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream You must let your caseworker know when you move so your medical card and other important information can be sent to your new address. endstream Medical providers who accept you as an HFS Medical Programs' patient and give you a covered medical service should not ask you to pay for that service if you qualified for medical benefits at the time of the service. Chairez stated that the recipient ledger Either way, the Court may order a halt to this collection, and, repayment. If your application is approved, your medical benefits usually begin with the month you apply. If you received AABD medical assistance only, a claim will be filed for the amount of medical assistance paid after your 55th birthday. endobj This year, IDOI has already helped consumers find and collect more than $5 million from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies. In addition, the If possible, you should not pay your medical bills until you learn whether you qualify for medical benefits. The CCR&R/Site provider and Bureau of Collection will receive a copy of the new letter. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream Medical cannabis dispensaries may dispense medical cannabis outside restricted and limited access areas through January 31, 2023. Hw,JMTpuV*w5Pp Our vision is that all Pennsylvanians live safe, healthy, and independent lives, free of discrimination and inequity. If the case meets the criteria for overpayment, BCCD will issue the Overpayment letter. JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. For Lien and Estate cases in Cook County, please send email inquiries and referrals to: For Lien and Estates cases in all other jurisdictions, please send email inquiries and referrals to: For Personal Injury and Casualty cases in Cook County, please send email inquiries and referrals to: For Personal Injury and Casualty cases in all other jurisdictions, please send email inquiries and referrals to: For Workers' Compensation cases in Cook County, please send email inquiries and referrals to: For Workers' Compensation cases in all other jurisdictions, please send email inquiries and referrals to: For additional information about a waiver of estate recovery email us at the links above or write to: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Bureau of Collections - Technical Recovery SectionP.O. endobj By law (305 ILCS 5/5-5), the Department requires that providers of medical services participating in the Medical Assistance Program disclose all inquiries from clients and attorneys regarding medical bills paid by the Department, as such inquiries could indicate potential existence of claims or liens for the Department. Box 19174Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174. If you have any questions or need more information, call the DHS Helpline at 1-800-843-6154, Monday through Friday (except state holidays), between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. If your third party coverage changes or if family members are added to or deleted from the coverage, you must tell your caseworker within five days. Other real estate and buildings that you own (but do not live in) are considered non-homestead property. See our Spenddown Program booklet for more information about spenddown. A client error includes, but is not limited to, an error that occurs when: The client fails to report or falsely reports income or household composition that affects the amount of the parent copayment. You can file an appeal by writing to the Bureau of Administrative Hearings, 401 South Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60607. When this happens, medical assistance has the right, by law, to collect its payment from the third party. A medical home is a doctor's office or clinic that knows you and knows about your healthcare needs. HlSM0G? Providers who wish to have monthly payment reductions from future payments shall coordinate this option People with a serious illness receiving medical assistance may qualify for medical assistance payment of health insurance premiums if: They can enroll in a cost-effective health plan by themselves or through someone else; or. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. For more information, call the All Kids Hotline at 1-866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437). WebChicago, Illinois 60604 312-596-7230 FOR THE REMAINDER OF ILLINOIS United States Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division 3161 W. White Oaks, Dr., Suite 203 Springfield, IL 62704 217-793-5028 Occupational Safety & Health Act (#OSHA 3165) poster is available by contacting the agency at: OSHA Publications 230 South Dearborn, Room Call your local DHS Family Community Resource Center or you can call: DHS Bureau of Customer Inquiry & AssistanceMonday - Friday (except state holidays)8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.1-800-843-6154 Persons using a TTY can call 1-800-447-6404. Proof is a copy of any one of the following: Alien Registration Receipt Card/Permanent Resident Card/Green Card (INS-3A); Passport with the following stamps or attachments: Arrival-Departure Record with the stamp showing status (I-94), or Resident Alien Form (I-151 or I-551), or Temporary Resident Card (I-688); Other proof of lawful immigration status. At the hearing, you may represent yourself or be represented by a lawyer, relative or friend. If you have any questions or need more information, call the DHS Helpline at 1 Two state agencies work together to help Illinoisans get HFS Medical Program benefits. Wishing you and your families a peaceful and prosperous holiday season. The following organization chart represents basic structure and the departments senior management. 9 0 obj Earned income is wages from your job or profits from your business. WebIDHS: Illinois Department of Human Services. 2P t.C4PH2P,H(+*P ,Mt -LBr4SRCJK4C\C $ (FCRC) Fax Form 3660 to the EBT Unit at (217) 524-3124 or email to DHS .LINK@illinois.gov. (FCRC) Make a copy of the form. IDFPR announced applications for the next round of cannabis dispensary licenses will be accepted starting in January 2023. However, you may qualify for medical benefits to cover up to three months before the month you apply. The form is available at all local Department of Human Services offices. A claim can be filed against your estate. This booklet explains the Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Medical programs. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream Please show us the original version of your documents. They will send you a form. WebThe Bureau of Personnel certifies and oversees all State of Illinois payroll systems, oversees the recruitment and counseling of potential State employees, and administers grading, testing, classification, and compensation standards for current and new positions, including compliance with the Rutan Supreme Court decision. Illinois adult use cannabis dispensaries sold $1,552,324,820.37 worth of product in 2022, an increase of more than 12% from 2021. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Fax number for Cook residents: 312-338-0304, Fax number for all other counties: 217-524-5672, Telephone number for Cook County residents: 312-793-3528 and 312-793-3529, Telephone number for all other counties: 217-785-8711. 2 0 obj WebState of Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Collections P.O. Provide a summary of the program violation(s). The Department of Healthcare and Family Services administers health insurance programs for children, pregnant women, and adults who are residents of Illinois. In certain situations, liens on real property and claims against estates are used to do this. Modified date: December 23, 2019. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-877-204-1012. Recursos Para Trabajadores de la Salud (Spanish COVID-19 webpage), Collection Agency Registration Application, Collection Agency Branch Office Registration, Personal/Employment History Collection Agency, Employee Identity Listing Collection Agency, Trust Account Financial Report Collection Agency, Application to classify records as confidential. You must tell DHS about medical benefits you receive or should receive. Box 19174 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174 For information about Children under age 19 may get medical coverage while you are waiting to find out if you qualify. We offer a range of services to help you become healthy and self Grace B. Hou, Secretary, IDHS Help Line You may have the option of paying your spenddown amount directly to HFS. WebThe Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is committed to eliminating and remedying unlawful discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services, through the development of policies and programs regarding civil rights in If you help others withhold information or make untrue statements about their family income or assets, you also may be guilty of fraud. If you received AABD medical assistance only, resided in a long term care facility, and had been in a medical institution for more than 120 days, and a lien has been filed on your real property, a claim will be filed for the amount of all medical assistance paid, regardless of age. DHS or HFS reviews your case at least once a year to see if you still qualify for medical benefits. Be specific and concise, but do not use abbreviations. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. 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