The Pre-Payment Detail Inquiry Screen and the Payment Inquiry (PF-11) screen prints for each overpayment month are mandatory. Other suggestions are listed on page 2 of the Overpayment Referral form. WebThe Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees. In addition, the Adults do not qualify if they refuse to cooperate with CSE unless they have a good reason for not cooperating. Also, call this telephone number if you know someone who is withholding information or not telling the truth about the medical services they need or if you know someone who is charging the HFS Medical Programs for medical care that he or she did not give. Box 19174Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174. If information does not apply, enter N/A. 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. A caseworker at the local office will answer the questions you have. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call toll-free at 1-800-447-6404. 4 0 obj If you do not get these benefits, then your age, blindness or disability will be reviewed when you apply. 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. endstream If these screen prints are missing, the referral packet will be returned. 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. endobj Springfield, IL United States. 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. 1-800-843-6154 Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call toll-free at 1-800-447-6404. Hw,JMTpuV*w5Pp You may have the option of paying your spenddown amount directly to HFS. endobj WebEnsures all collection documents and forms are completed, timely, and processed through the Automated Case Management System (ACM), when needed. 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. If your application is approved, your medical benefits usually begin with the month you apply. 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. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-800-447-6404. 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. If you have a good reason for not giving us this information, tell your caseworker. Assets are the things you own, like money in a bank account or life insurance. To: Enrolled Hospitals: Chief Executive Officers: Chief Financial Officers: and Patient Accounts Managers, Re: Third Party Requests for Medicaid Patient Bills and Medical Records, _____________________________________________________________________________. A claim can be filed against your estate. 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. As long as you are eligible for the Medical Assistance Program, you will receive a medical card. WebIllinois State-Human Service Department. The call is free. 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. endobj As soon as an overpayment is identified, staff shall prepare an Overpayment Referral Packet. Providers who wish to have monthly payment reductions from future payments shall coordinate this option 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. 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. A lien can be filed on any real property you own. Be specific and concise, but do not use abbreviations. HFS has the legal right to recover the amount it paid for medical care for some persons who are aged, blind or have a disability. 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. JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. 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. 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. Canceled for receipt of UI benefits and receipt of past unreported UI benefits is known or suspected and verifications have been requested by the Family Community Resource Center. Other government ID (city, county, or U.S. state issued). Phone (800) 843-6154 . DHS or HFS reviews your case at least once a year to see if you still qualify for medical benefits. 3 0 obj If the case meets the criteria for overpayment, BCCD will issue the Overpayment letter. 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. IDHS Office Locator. 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. The hospital should fax a copy of the request or the subpoena to the Department's Bureau of Collections, Technical Recovery Section. 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. endobj Medical Programs and You do not have to come to the office, but you must try to keep all your telephone appointments with your caseworker. The call is free. 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. Takes action to make corrections. Earned income is wages from your job or profits from your business. The Medical Assistance and Third Party Liability brochure explains how medical assistance works with other groups, known as third parties, to pay your medical bills. If you apply because you have a disability, you will be told within 60 days. 1-800-843-6154 R5%CwG 4E`\'$gF1IM4l3zqn]i 0'\8b Q2>oK-OKkZ&]+Ul;.c Q&mc[9 NowuLfj>-L~}b1g&vX(}FwN'` ` 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. The working group developed several of the proposed policies codified in the law, signed by Gov. If the case does not meet the overpayment criteria, BCCD will deny the referral and notify the referring agency. Coordinates gathering documents and case records for criminal or civil cases. Sometimes these programs are called Medicaid, All Kids, FamilyCare, Moms & Babies or HFS Medical Benefits. Alcoholism Information & Treatment Centers. Be sure to give your complete name and address. Tomorrow: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Other real estate and buildings that you own (but do not live in) are considered non-homestead property. You will receive a notice telling you the amount of your spenddown. Illinois Department of Human Services-Bureau of Blind Services. Click here to keep up to date and check out IDFPR's press releases. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services administers health insurance programs for children, pregnant women, and adults who are residents of Illinois. 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. By administrative rule 89 Ill. Admin. This amount is called your spenddown amount. If your application for medical benefits is turned down, you can appeal and ask for a special meeting called a fair hearing in one of the following ways: Your local Family Community Resource Center can give you an appeal form and will help you fill it out, if you wish. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream Works with the Bureau of Investigations, the Illinois State Police, and the Attorney General. If you participate in the Spenddown Program, payment may be made for some of your medical care each month if you have medical bills that equal a certain amount. Save copies of any medical bills you paid after your time limit. If you withhold information or do not tell us the truth about your family income or assets, you may be guilty of fraud. 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. r "9)1BR` w 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. 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. Supervisors must sign and date the referral on page 2. All your earned income and unearned income is reviewed when you apply for medical benefits. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. HFS or DHS will let you know if you qualify within 45 days of the date you apply. 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. Tell your medical providers that you have applied for HFS medical benefits. , Prescott Bloom Building201 South Grand Avenue, EastSpringfield, Illinois 62763, JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. 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. 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. Get comprehensive information on the number of employees at Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Recruitment and Selection. 1-800-843-6154 Persons who receive medical assistance only and who have resided in a medical institution for at least 120 calendar days will be notified of the decision to file a lien on their real property. mZM@T#8$z#*Gjom&xc.ez 7 0 obj You can only ask to have your bill reviewed if you have been contacted by a collection agency or threatened with a lawsuit about payment of the bill. 2P t.C4PH2P,H(+*P ,MtLBr4R34C\C 4 If you qualify for medical benefits, DHS may be able to help your family pay for your funeral and burial expenses if you should die. You must see doctors who are network providers for your third party resource. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. 2P t.C4PH2P,H(+*P ,Mt -LBr4SRCJK4C\C $ Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-877-204-1012. It is the responsibility of the provider to notify the Department of any request from attorneys, insurance carriers, or participants for release of participant information or record copy services. For more information about your right to appeal and have a fair hearing, ask your caseworker or call the number listed above. 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. \R*kS"JU.WKXk2t,=%iEZ3EYongfYvu9R> `KEM/(+$9|qeT_hON9Wj2R+N6;f The Department of Human Services (DHS) helps by taking applications for medical benefits. @~b0E,el8[R$;inx8R+pSxwChE?7. If the debtor submits written documentation to eliminate the debt, BCCD will issue a letter to rescind the overpayment. Guide to the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program, Hardship Waiver Information and Statistics. Hr Within the first five years that an overpayment is identified, the department recovers a You can also appeal by calling 1-800-435-0774 Toll-Free, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (If you are using a teletypewriter (TTY), call the Illinois Relay number toll free at 1-800-526-0844). You may choose your current medical provider if they are enrolled with HFS. *JAgN] R8 Pregnant women and families can also apply for medical benefits at certain medical facilities and clinics, online atthe All Kids Web site, or through the mail. The client would not have been eligible if income, hours of employment or education/training activity, the need for child care, or the household composition had been accurately reported. Child support services are available to all families, regardless of income, and to either parent. 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. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. If you receive AABD cash and medical If you receive Medicare, SSI or Social Security Disability, you do not need to provide proof of your U.S. citizenship or identity. &C6 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. 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