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. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream 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*kS"JU.WKXk2t,=%iEZ3EYongfYvu9R> `KEM/(+$9|qeT_hON9Wj2R+N6;f Customers DHS can help you and your family meet your basic needs. If you receive AABD cash and medical Today: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 2P t.C4PH2P,H(+*P ,MtLBr4R34C\C 4 WebThe Department of Human Services (DHS) helps by taking applications for medical benefits. You will receive a notice telling you if you qualify to enroll in the Pay-in Spenddown option. If you are found guilty of this crime, you may have to pay a fine, go to prison, or both. 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Your children who qualify for medical benefits will continue to receive them whether or not you cooperate. HFS Medical Programs are for some people who need help getting and paying for medical care. Sometimes HFS pays a medical bill that someone else or other insurance should have paid for you. Provide a summary of the program violation(s). Persons using a TTY can call 1-866-565-8577. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-877-204-1012. Modified date: December 23, 2019. Save copies of any medical bills you paid after your time limit. In certain situations, liens on real property and claims against estates are used to do this. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. When this happens, HFS Medical Programs has the right, by law, to collect money from this other source to cover the bill it paid for you. If you cannot keep an appointment, be sure to tell your caseworker right away. The call is free. If you help others withhold information or make untrue statements about their family income or assets, you also may be guilty of fraud. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-800-447-6404. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream 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. 3 0 obj WebIllinois State-Human Service Department. Get comprehensive information on the number of employees at Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Recruitment and Selection. DHS can help with this. Box 19174Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174. &C6 2 0 obj 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. WebIDOT consists of ten supporting offices. Hw,JMTpuV*w5Pp H$ Chairez stated that the recipient ledger As long as you are eligible for the Medical Assistance Program, you will receive a medical card. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. (FCRC) If an FCRC finds that the overpayment amount has changed, send Change of Overpayment Information (Form 2404C) to the Bureau of Collections, A lien is filed on your real property in the following situations: 1. HFS pays for most medical care you get while you qualify. Yes. For additional information about a waiver of estate recovery write to: llinois Department of Healthcare and Family ServicesBureau of Collections - Technical Recovery SectionP.O. , Prescott Bloom Building201 South Grand Avenue, EastSpringfield, Illinois 62763, JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. 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. HFS offers many different healthcare programs for the people of Illinois. By administrative rule 89 Ill. Admin. For children under age 16, school or day care records or a report card. You may also write to DHS at the address below. mZM@T#8$z#*Gjom&xc.ez You can also fill it out, sign it, and leave it at the FCRC. 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. DHS will accept your application as long as it has your name, address and signature. Most people have to have a medical home. Evaluates Family Community Resource Center productivity, quality, and timeliness, of all collections and investigations. Our vision is that all Pennsylvanians live safe, healthy, and independent lives, free of discrimination and inequity. 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. 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. It should answer many of your questions about the programs and how they can help you. 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). A person who has resided in a medical institution for at least 120 calendar days is not reasonably expected to return home. Most people who want medical benefits, who are not U.S. citizens, must provide proof of immigration status. Coordinates gathering An administrative error includes, but is not limited to, an error caused by: Incorrect application of any Federal or State regulation, policy or procedure; Fraud committed by an individual who works for the CCAP program. 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. 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. 7 0 obj endstream H$M If you are homeless, tell your caseworker how to reach you. 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. 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. WebState of Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Collections P.O. A lien will not be filed against your real property when you reside in a long term care facility 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. Are a U.S. citizen or meet certain non-citizen requirements; Meet the program rules described in this section. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Box 19174Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174Attn: Personal Injury Unit. 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. We offer a range of services to help you become healthy and self Grace B. Hou, Secretary, IDHS Help Line @~b0E,el8[R$;inx8R+pSxwChE?7. The call is free. Persons using a TTY can call 1-800-447-6404. Any change you report may affect your eligibility for medical benefits. 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. The call is free. You can file an appeal by writing to the Bureau of Administrative Hearings, 401 South Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60607. Payment may be made for covered medical bills if you qualify. 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 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. You can apply in person, by mail or by fax. To apply for medical benefits in person, go to your local DHS Family Community Resource Center (FCRC). If you have medical expenses during any of the three months before the month you apply, be sure to tell your caseworker about them. 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 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. If you apply because you have a disability, you will be told within 60 days. If the case meets the criteria for overpayment, BCCD will issue the Overpayment letter. He also reviewed DHSs Bureau of Collections (the BOC) recipient ledger inquiry from August 2, 2019. 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. 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. 1-866-324-5553 TTY, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services, Anyone, 6 months or older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. WebAbout DHS Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources. The call is free. Your children who are eligible for the Medical Assistance Program will continue to receive it whether or not you cooperate. A caseworker at the local office will answer the questions you have. Liens and claims are the two legal actions used to collect the amount received by AABD clients. These programs typically center around maintaining A lien is filed on "real property," which is land and anything erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land, such as buildings. Providers who wish to have monthly payment reductions from future payments shall coordinate this option The call is free. We will contact the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to check their status. WebIllinois Department of Employment Security Benefit Payment Control, Overpayment Recovery and Collections 800-245-9762 If your debt has been paid in full, or if you do Office of Inspector General is maintained within the agency, but functions as a separate, independent entity reporting directly to the governor's office. Complete all blanks. 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. 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. Illinois adult use cannabis dispensaries sold $1,552,324,820.37 worth of product in 2022, an increase of more than 12% from 2021. 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. The agency is organized into two major divisions, The success of collections depends in part on the age of the overpayment. Earned income is wages from your job or profits from your business. Illinois Department of Human Services-Bureau of Blind Services. WebDepartment of Human Services, 2021 IL App (2d) 200364 . Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Medical cannabis dispensaries may dispense medical cannabis outside restricted and limited access areas through January 31, 2023. 8 0 obj JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. . 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. You must see doctors who are network providers for your third party resource. Within the first five years that an overpayment is identified, the department recovers a endstream You do not qualify if you are required to be enrolled in the health plan as a requirement of a divorce or other court order. If you need help filling it out, your caseworker will help you. Find your nearest vaccination location at, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 07 - Administrative Responsibilities, IL444-1900 - Child Care Overpayment Referral (pdf). Tell your medical providers that you have applied for HFS medical benefits. When this happens, medical assistance has the right, by law, to collect its payment from the third party. Tell your caseworker if you have a good reason. If you receive medical assistance and you get money from a third party resource for a medical service that medical assistance already paid money for, you must repay the state of Illinois. Depending on your income and situation you may also have to cooperate with Child Support Enforcement (CSE) activities. endobj Transfers the payment to another applicable claim and corrects the accounts receivable file, if no refund is due. If you are a patient in a hospital, ask someone on the hospital staff to help you apply. Alternate Phone (866) 324-5553 (TTY) Organization Website Address. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Be the first to review! Tell them about the problem you are having with the medical bill. Assets are the things you own, like money in a bank account or life insurance. 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. 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. 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. Coordinates gathering documents and case records for criminal or civil cases. A claim can be filed against the estate of a deceased client. Grace B. Hou, Secretary. Two state agencies work together to help Illinoisans get HFS Medical Program benefits. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services administers health insurance programs for children, pregnant women, and adults who are residents of Illinois. endstream The working group developed several of the proposed policies codified in the law, signed by Gov. Send the original Overpayment Referral packet to: Keep a copy of the overpayment packet for the client file. The call is free. 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