A caseworker at the local office will answer the questions you have. As long as you are eligible for the Medical Assistance Program, you will receive a medical card. If you need help filling it out, your caseworker will help you. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to the following: Kelly Cunningham, AdministratorDivision of Medical Programs, JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. It should answer many of your questions about the programs and how they can help you. Most people who want medical benefits, who are not U.S. citizens, must provide proof of immigration status. Ensures all collection documents and forms are completed, timely, and processed through the Automated Case Management System (ACM), when needed. The departments mission is to improve the health status of the individuals enrolled in its programs, while simultaneously containing costs and maintaining program integrity. Be specific and concise, but do not use abbreviations. To waive recovery, the heir or beneficiary must show that the recovery would cause them to become or remain eligible for programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Food Stamps. We will contact the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to check their status. The CCR&R/Site provider and Bureau of Collection will receive a copy of the new letter. You may have the option of paying your spenddown amount directly to HFS. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream You will receive a medical card in the mail that you can use for your medical expenses. The amount of the lien/claim will be equal to the amount of AABD assistance you received. If you do not share this information, you will not get medical benefits. 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. 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 The state can cover medical care provided in an emergency for adults whose legal immigration status cannot be verified, or if they have been in the U.S. less than five years, only if they meet all other medical program rules. Canceled for receipt of earned income and receipt of past unreported earnings is known or suspected and the employer has been contacted by the Family Community Resource Center, but the employer does not initially cooperate. We offer a range of services to help you become healthy and self If your caseworker cannot find you, your medical benefits will stop. Supervisors must sign and date the referral on page 2. IDFPR announced applications for the next round of cannabis dispensary licenses will be accepted starting in January 2023. 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. The call is free. No action will be taken to enforce the lien when you die, if your property is occupied by your spouse, your child under age 21, your child over age 21 who is blind or disabled, or in some cases, your brother or sister. This is your application. WebThe Illinois Department of Insurance can help you find missing life insurance policies and collect the money you're owed from the millions of dollars in benefits that go unclaimed every year. H,N07GFbCd>~2VU!g|A+ 3rN9=%s&?FG'SIq jQGZ.6,E{ & Your caseworker will tell you how to apply for these benefits. A claim will be filed against your estate in the following situations: If you received AABD cash and medical assistance, a claim will be filed to recover all cash assistance you received and any medical assistance paid after you reached age 55. For additional information about the various types of payment recoveries, please write to: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family ServicesBureau of Collections - Technical Recovery SectionP.O. Child Support Services. If you receive Medicare, SSI or Social Security Disability, you do not need to provide proof of your U.S. citizenship or identity. Tell your medical providers that you have applied for HFS medical benefits. 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. For children under age 16, school or day care records or a report card. The medical assistance programs are administered under provisions of the IllinoisPublic Aid Code; Illinois Childrens Health Insurance Program Act; Covering All Kids Health Insurance Act; and Titles XIX and XXI of the federal Social Security Act. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call toll-free at 1-800-447-6404. Other suggestions are listed on page 2 of the Overpayment Referral form. When this happens, medical assistance has the right, by law, to collect its payment from the third party. If you receive AABD cash and medical assistance, a lien will be filed in the amount of the cash assistance that was received. Other government ID (city, county, or U.S. state issued). (217) 557-1601 Visit Website Map & Directions 100 S Grand Ave ESpringfield, IL 62762 Write a Review. You can also apply online for some programs. Send the original Overpayment Referral packet to: Keep a copy of the overpayment packet for the client file. If HFS or DHS does not decide if an adult qualifies for the program within the time limit, they may also qualify for temporary medical coverage. Be the first to review! Supervisors should review and approve each overpayment referral. If you need help to find a provider, call Illinois Health Connect at 1-877-912-1999. endstream 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. Grace B. Hou, Secretary, IDHS Help Line 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. 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. You should also tell the provider billing you that you are covered by HFS medical benefits. HFS 2875 Medical Assistance and Third Party Liability, HFS 3120 Medicaid Payment of Medicare Cost Sharing Expenses, HFS 3191 Long Term Services & Information for Couples, HFS 3352 Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program, HFS 3757 Medicare Savings for Qualified Beneficiaries, HFS 591 Healthcare and Family Services Medical Programs, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Program, Illinois Medical Assistance Dental Program (Spanish), HFS 2875S Asistencia Mdica y Obligacin de Terceras Partes, HFS 3120S Pagos De Medicaid Para Gastos Del Costo Compartido De Medicare, HFS 3191S Servicios de Cuidado a Largo Plazo e Informacin Para Parejas, HFS 3419BS Derecho de Retencin Contra Propiedades, HFS 3757S Ahorros de Medicare Para Los Beneficiarios Que Califican, HFS 3777S Linea de Informacin y Derechos del Residente, HFS 591SPS Medicaid con Obligacin de Pago, HFS 3838 Mental Health Crisis Services for Youth, HFS 3132S Aviso Acerca Del Costo Compartido De Medicare, HFS 3777 Resident Information and Rights Line, local Department of Human Services (DHS) office. 1-800-843-6154 endobj This notice serves as a reminder that hospitals must inform the Department of all third party requests for paid claim information and medical records for patients who receive medical coverage under the Department's Medical Programs. Evaluates Family Community Resource Center productivity, quality, and timeliness, of all collections and investigations. \R*kS"JU.WKXk2t,=%iEZ3EYongfYvu9R> `KEM/(+$9|qeT_hON9Wj2R+N6;f You must also tell us if you have any other health insurance. Our vision is that all Pennsylvanians live safe, healthy, and independent lives, free of discrimination and inequity. 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 receive AABD medical assistance only, reside in a long term care facility, and have resided for at least 120 calendar days in a medical institution, a lien will be filed in the amount of all medical assistance received, both before and during the time in a long term care facility. The call is free. endobj 2 0 obj The Department of Human Services (DHS) helps by taking applications for medical benefits. If you do not get these benefits, then your age, blindness or disability will be reviewed when you apply. Depending on your income and situation you may also have to cooperate with Child Support Enforcement (CSE) activities. Or you may call 1-800-435-0774 (TTY: 1-877-734-7429). It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. WebCollection. The programs cover children, parents or relatives caring for children, pregnant women, veterans, seniors, eligible individuals, and persons who are blind and persons with disabilities. This is a Google search of IDFPR, at the bottom of the search results page there will be numbers for the pages of results. Coordinates gathering Secretary of Transportation Office of Planning and Programming Office of Highways Project Implementation Office of Intermodal Project Implementation Office of Communications Office of Legislative Affairs If you receive poor medical care, have problems getting medical care or are charged for medical services that are covered by HFS Medical Programs, call: 1-844-453-7283 Persons using a TTY can call 1-800-447-6404. HFS Medical Programs are for some people who need help getting and paying for medical care. 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. 1-800-843-6154 HFS was formerly the Illinois Department of Public Aid. Hospitals should report requests immediately, preferably via fax. Fraud is a serious crime. Code Section 140.12(g), the provider agrees to furnish to the Department, in the form and manner requested by it, any information it requests regarding payments for providing goods or services, or in connection with the rendering of goods or services or supplies to recipients by the provider, his agent, employer or employee. Complete the Child Care Overpayment Referral (. Find your nearest vaccination location at, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 07 - Administrative Responsibilities, IL444-1900 - Child Care Overpayment Referral (pdf). Mail or take your letter or appeal form to your local Department of Human Services office or mail it to IDHS, Assistance Hearing Section, 401 South Clinton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607. A lien is filed on "real property," which is land and anything erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land, such as buildings. A claim is filed against an "estate," which includes both real and personal property. 10 0 obj A pregnant woman is encouraged, but not required, to provide proof of immigration status. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-800-447-6404. Get comprehensive information on the number of employees at Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Recruitment and Selection. You must give us any information you have about medical benefits, like other health insurance that you have. They are in danger of losing health insurance due to loss of employment, lay-off or retirement. J.B. Pritzker in May, streamlining the process for obtaining services for children who need them and strengthening the cross-collaboration between the states child welfare, early care and learning agencies. Sometimes medical assistance pays a medical bill that a third party resource should have paid. WebCollections: 217-782-1348 Comprehensive Health Services: 217-785-2867 Drug Prior Approval for Providers 1-800-252-8942 Health Benefits Hotline 1-800-226-0768 Health All payments are handled by IDHS Bureau of Collections. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream Today: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Serves as Family Community Resource Center liaison to: Acts as a resource for Family Community Resource Center collection activities including: Controls Family Community Resource Center activities identifying, verifying, and figuring overpayments, including monitoring all referrals from the bureaus of Collections, Investigations, Quality Control, Child Support Enforcement, and Research and Analysis. endstream IDHS Help Line 1-800-843-6154 1-866-324-5553 TTY Persons using a TTY can call 1-866-565-8577. This booklet explains the Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Medical programs. To apply for medical benefits in person, go to your local DHS Family Community Resource Center (FCRC). Canceled at client's request and past unreported income/assets/household composition change is known/suspected and verifications have been requested by the Family Community Resource Center. Wishing you and your families a peaceful and prosperous holiday season. 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. r "9)1BR` w You can apply in person, by mail or by fax. Home and special nursing care (only for children under 21), Rehabilitation assistance (physical therapy). You can file an appeal by writing to the Bureau of Administrative Hearings, 401 South Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60607. llinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Bureau of Collections - Technical Recovery Section, HFS 2875 Medical Assistance and Third Party Liability, HFS 3120 Medicaid Payment of Medicare Cost Sharing Expenses, HFS 3191 Long Term Services & Information for Couples, HFS 3352 Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program, HFS 3757 Medicare Savings for Qualified Beneficiaries, HFS 591 Healthcare and Family Services Medical Programs, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Program, Illinois Medical Assistance Dental Program (Spanish), HFS 2875S Asistencia Mdica y Obligacin de Terceras Partes, HFS 3120S Pagos De Medicaid Para Gastos Del Costo Compartido De Medicare, HFS 3191S Servicios de Cuidado a Largo Plazo e Informacin Para Parejas, HFS 3419BS Derecho de Retencin Contra Propiedades, HFS 3757S Ahorros de Medicare Para Los Beneficiarios Que Califican, HFS 3777S Linea de Informacin y Derechos del Residente, HFS 591SPS Medicaid con Obligacin de Pago, HFS 3838 Mental Health Crisis Services for Youth, HFS 3132S Aviso Acerca Del Costo Compartido De Medicare, HFS 3777 Resident Information and Rights Line, local Department of Human Services office. Either way, the Court may order a halt to this collection, and, repayment. By administrative rule 89 Ill. Admin. Phone (800) 843-6154 . If you are homeless, tell your caseworker how to reach you. The call is free. You will receive a notice telling you if you qualify to enroll in the Pay-in Spenddown option. <>stream Your card will have a Third Party Liability (TPL) code printed on it for each person who is covered by a third party resource. You must see doctors who are network providers for your third party resource. (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. Persons using a TTY can call 1-800-447-6404. If you cannot stay for an interview, you may take a paper application to fill out at home and return it by mail, fax, or in person. Medical Programs and If the debtor submits written documentation to reduce the debt, BCCD will issue a new letter indicating the new balance. endobj 9 0 obj Web213 State Capitol Springfield, IL 62756 800-252-8980 (toll free in Illinois) 217-785-3000 (outside Illinois) Contact Forms For more information on liens and claims, get the brochure called Property Liens and Estate Claims from your local DHS Family Community Resource Center, or you may download or print the brochure. Print; PDF; Physical. WebState of Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Collections P.O. 6 0 obj Illinois Department of Human ServicesBureau of Customer Inquiry & Assistance100 South Grand Ave., East, 2nd Fl.Springfield, IL 62762. Takes action to make corrections. 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. Most adults must also have been in the U.S. for at least five years. Earned income is wages from your job or profits from your business. Works with the Bureau of Investigations, the Illinois State Police, and the Attorney General. If the case meets the criteria for overpayment, BCCD will issue the Overpayment letter. endstream 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. The call is free. Tell your caseworker if you have a good reason. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. If these screen prints are missing, the referral packet will be returned. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream If you apply because you have a disability, you will be told within 60 days. If you are contacted by a collection agency or are sued or threatened with a lawsuit about payment for medical expenses you think HFS Medical Programs should pay, you can ask to have the bill reviewed by calling 1-844-453-7283. If you are discharged from the long term care facility to the community and then return to a medical institution, the 120-day count starts over with the first day of re-admission. The Pre-Payment Detail Inquiry Screen and the Payment Inquiry (PF-11) screen prints for each overpayment month are mandatory. Copies of the letter will be sent to: IDHS Bureau of Collections. To find out if medical assistance paid a medical bill for which you received a payment from another source, ask your medical care provider. Individuals and families, including persons who are age 65 or older, blind or who have a disability can download an application fromthe Illinois Healthcare Portaland mail, fax or take it to your local DHS Family Community Resource Center. WebDepartment of Human Services, 2021 IL App (2d) 200364 . Homestead property is the dwelling and adjacent property that you own and live in. WebThe Illinois Department of Human Services ( IDHS) is the department [1] [2] of the Illinois state government responsible for providing a wide variety of safety net services to Illinois residents in poverty, who are facing other economic challenges, or who have any of a variety of disabilities. You do not have to come to the office, but you must try to keep all your telephone appointments with your caseworker. Other real estate and buildings that you own (but do not live in) are considered non-homestead property. Grace B. Hou, Secretary. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Coordinates gathering documents and case records for criminal or civil cases. A claim can be filed against your estate. Adults do not qualify if they refuse to cooperate with CSE unless they have a good reason for not cooperating. Save copies of any medical bills you paid after your time limit. All your earned income and unearned income is reviewed when you apply for medical benefits. 1-866-324-5553 TTY, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services, Anyone, 6 months or older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If you can get free health insurance coverage (for you or you and your child who receives medical assistance) through your job, union or other organization, youmust apply for it. Hr 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. To qualify for federal child-support services funds, each state must have a centralized unit to receive and distribute child-support payments made through income withholding, even if a family has not enrolled in the full child-support services program. You must tell your caseworker within 10 days if there are changes in your family income (the money you receive), assets (the things you own, like money in the bank or life insurance), if someone moves in or out of your home, or if you become blind or disabled. You can get medical benefits even if you do not have an address, but you must tell your caseworker an address where you can pick up your medical card. 8 0 obj A lien is filed on your real property in the following situations: When counting the 120-day period a hospital stay or a transfer to another long term care facility does not interrupt the 120-day count. IDHS Office Locator. endobj The lien will be released if you are discharged from the medical institution to return to your home. If you are age 65 or older, are blind or have a disability, your assets will also be reviewed. Springfield BCCD will review the Overpayment Referral and will either approve or deny the claim. Transfers the payment to another applicable claim and corrects the accounts receivable file, if no refund is due. If you are unable to reach your caseworker, you can report changes by calling the Change Report Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-720-4166. As soon as an overpayment is identified, staff shall prepare an Overpayment Referral Packet. HFS offers many different healthcare programs for the people of Illinois. If you are receiving or are approved to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability or Railroad Disability benefits, you do not have to give us documents to prove you are aged or blind or have a disability. If and when the property is sold, the lien will be paid. DHS or HFS will send a letter to you if you can be repaid. A provider error includes, but is not limited to, an error that occurs when: The provider receives payment in excess of services rendered (i.e. The Bureau of Collections makes all repayment arrangements, including negotiating all installment repayment plans for canceled SNAP cases. The Division of Medical Programs administers and, in conjunction with the federal government, funds medical services provided to about 25 percent of the states population. Where the overpayment period is over 15 months old and the information is not available in the case record. 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 have a good reason for not giving us this information, tell your caseworker. Canceled because of client noncooperation and verifications are needed to prove past known or suspected overpayments and the verifications have been requested by the Family Community Resource Center. Modified date: December 23, 2019. Box 19174Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174. At this point, IDHS Bureau of Collections establishes the debt in CARS, issues the second and subsequent overpayment letters, and collects the payments. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. A lien is filed on your real property in the following situations: 1. The client fails to timely report a change in income, hours of employment or school, household composition or provider arrangements and the change would have resulted in a lesser benefit received. Chairez stated that the recipient ledger 1-866-324-5553 TTY, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services, Anyone, 6 months or older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. See our Spenddown Program booklet for more information about spenddown. If you cannot keep an appointment, be sure to tell your caseworker right away. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Box 19174Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174. DHS can help with this. This amount is called your spenddown amount. A lien will be filed against both homestead and non-homestead real property, regardless of the property's market value. endstream He also reviewed DHSs Bureau of Collections (the BOC) recipient ledger inquiry from August 2, 2019. 09,5qVZsFII7a>B(doA!Zi.bdpgZ^4YuHz1. o;Zqy-a 0 {b' Please turn on JavaScript and try again. WebIllinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Bureau of Collections - Technical Recovery Section P.O. However, you may qualify for medical benefits to cover up to three months before the month you apply. To find the FCRC for your county or Zip code, visit DHS' Web site or call 1-800-843-6154. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services administers health insurance programs for children, pregnant women, and adults who are residents of Illinois. If you do not know where your local office is or you are unable to go to there, call: Illinois Department of Human ServicesBureau of Customer Inquiry & AssistanceMonday Friday (except state holidays) 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.Toll-free1-800-843-6154 or (TTY) 1-800-447-6404.
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