Is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Medicaid?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the State of Illinois have contracted with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) along with other Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to implement Medicaid to all counties in Illinois.

Is HFS Illinois Medicaid?

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.

Is BCBS Illinois part of Hcsc?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is a division of HCSC, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

What is Illinois managed care?

Managed care is a kind of health insurance program. When you enroll in Managed Care, you become a member of a Health Plan. You will have at least four (4) Health Plans to choose from, depending on where you live.

Can you have Medicare and Medicaid in Illinois?

The Illinois Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI) is a managed care program for individuals that are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare (referred to as “dual eligibles”). MMAI combines both medical care and non-medical “home and community-based services” into a single program.

Is BCBS the same as HCSC?

About Health Care Service Corporation A Mutual Legal Reserve Company, HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

What states are in HCSC?

Health Care Service Corporation is the licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for five states. It concentrates its operations in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. HCSC is the fifth-largest health insurer in the US overall and employs more than 23,000 people.

Is Illinois Medicaid managed care?

HealthChoice Illinois is the statewide Medicaid managed care program. Most Medicaid customers are required to choose a primary care provider (PCP) and health plan. We can help you understand your plan choices, find providers and enroll.