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. The Bureau of Collections makes all repayment arrangements, including negotiating all installment repayment plans for canceled SNAP cases. You can file an appeal by writing to the Bureau of Administrative Hearings, 401 South Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60607. Springfield BCCD will review the Overpayment Referral and will either approve or deny the claim. 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. If you have a good reason for not giving us this information, tell your caseworker. HFS offers many different healthcare programs for the people of Illinois. The cause of each overpayment shall be classified as administrative error, client error, or provider error. If you received AABD medical assistance only, a claim will be filed for the amount of medical assistance paid after your 55th birthday. Your caseworker will tell you how to apply for these benefits. 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. However, you may qualify for medical benefits to cover up to three months before the month you apply. The call is free. 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. 5 0 obj 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. You may choose your current medical provider if they are enrolled with HFS. WebState of Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Collections P.O. endstream Most adults must also have been in the U.S. for at least five years. This booklet explains the Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Medical programs. Most people who want medical benefits, who are not U.S. citizens, must provide proof of immigration status. WebDepartment of Human Services, 2021 IL App (2d) 200364 . If you apply because you have a disability, you will be told within 60 days. In certain situations, liens on real property and claims against estates are used to do this. 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. Medical Programs and If you help others withhold information or make untrue statements about their family income or assets, you also may be guilty of fraud. The lien will be released if you are discharged from the medical institution to return to your home. The State of Illinois has the legal right to recover assistance received through the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program. 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. Any other information, such as the name of the attorney or insurance company, their address, the claim or insurance policy number, etc. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, IPACS screen prints, child care application and/or redetermination forms, check stubs, school schedule, grades, SAMS warrant inquiry screen print. 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. The working group developed several of the proposed policies codified in the law, signed by Gov. An estate claim is filed for clients who were receiving assistance at the time of death and clients who were cancelled prior to death. 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. 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. A lien can be filed on any real property you own. 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. 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. If I get Medical Assistance and have Third Party Resources, what are my responsibilities? Other money you get, like money from Social Security or a pension, is unearned income. 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. 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. 2P t.C4PH2P,H(+*P ,MtLBr4R34C\C 4 Hw,JMTpuV*w5Pp 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. A caseworker at your local DHS FCRC will ask you questions and enter your answers into a computer. endobj Illinois Department of Human Services-Bureau of Blind Services. Office of Inspector General is maintained within the agency, but functions as a separate, independent entity reporting directly to the governor's office. As long as you are eligible for the Medical Assistance Program, you will receive a medical card. IDHS Help Line 1-800-843-6154 1-866-324-5553 TTY <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream You must tell DHS about medical benefits you receive or should receive. Box 19174Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174. A person who has resided in a medical institution for at least 120 calendar days is not reasonably expected to return home. . 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. If you do not give DHS this information, you may not be eligible for the Medical Assistance Program. At the hearing, you may represent yourself or be represented by a lawyer, relative or friend. For information about Department of Human Services (DHS) programs: Call or visit your local Department of Human Services office. Hr Wishing you and your families a peaceful and prosperous holiday season. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-877-204-1012. Modified date: December 23, 2019. 9 0 obj 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. He also reviewed DHSs Bureau of Collections (the BOC) recipient ledger inquiry from August 2, 2019. If you receive Medicare, SSI or Social Security Disability, you do not need to provide proof of your U.S. citizenship or identity. WebBOC - Bureau of Collections BoFS - Bureau of Fiscal Services BOI - Bureau of Investigations BOMB - Bureau of Management and Budget BOS - Bureau of Operations 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. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call 1-800-447-6404. This year, IDOI has already helped consumers find and collect more than $5 million from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies. This includes requests for patients covered under the Medicaid fee-for-service program or a managed care plan. 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. 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. The call is free. You must also tell us if you have any other health insurance. 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 endstream The Medical Assistance Program pays for your health care costs when no third party resource is responsible to pay for them, or when the third party resource will not pay enough of your medical bills. Homestead property is the dwelling and adjacent property that you own and live in. To: Enrolled Hospitals: Chief Executive Officers: Chief Financial Officers: and Patient Accounts Managers, Re: Third Party Requests for Medicaid Patient Bills and Medical Records, _____________________________________________________________________________. Tell them about the problem you are having with the medical bill. Home and special nursing care (only for children under 21), Rehabilitation assistance (physical therapy). All overpayment inquiries shall be directed to the. DHS can help with this. Sometimes medical assistance pays a medical bill that a third party resource should have paid. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. 1-800-843-6154
Receives and analyzes "Exception Reports" from BOC. HlSM0G? 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. 1-866-324-5553 TTY, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services, Anyone, 6 months or older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. endstream 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. It should answer many of your questions about the programs and how they can help you. 2P t.C4PH2P,H(+*P t,,Br4\\}}. endobj When this happens, medical assistance has the right, by law, to collect its payment from the third party. The Department of Human Services (DHS) helps by taking applications for medical benefits. Persons using a TTY can call 1-800-447-6404. WebCollection Agency Registration Collection Agency Branch Office Registration Personal/Employment History Collection Agency Financial Statement Collection 8 0 obj For additional information about a waiver of estate recovery write to: llinois Department of Healthcare and Family ServicesBureau of Collections - Technical Recovery SectionP.O. Hr Medical cannabis dispensaries may dispense medical cannabis outside restricted and limited access areas through January 31, 2023. If you have any questions or need more information, call the DHS Helpline at 1 If the debtor submits written documentation to eliminate the debt, BCCD will issue a letter to rescind the overpayment. Hr 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. Hospitals should report requests immediately, preferably via fax. 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. 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
endstream Ensures all collection documents and forms are completed, timely, and processed through the Automated Case Management System (ACM), when needed. Where the overpayment period is over 15 months old and the information is not available in the case record. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. 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. H$ If you do not get these benefits, then your age, blindness or disability will be reviewed when you apply. Liens and claims are the two legal actions used to collect the amount received by AABD clients. @~b0E,el8[R$;inx8R+pSxwChE?7. 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. The call is free. HFS Medical Programs are for some people who need help getting and paying for medical care. Illinois Department of Human ServicesBureau of Customer Inquiry & Assistance100 South Grand Ave., East, 2nd Fl.Springfield, IL 62762. The form is available at all local Department of Human Services offices. Include all written documentation to support or defend that an overpayment occurred. 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. WebEnsures all collection documents and forms are completed, timely, and processed through the Automated Case Management System (ACM), when needed. endobj WebThe Department of Human Services (DHS) helps by taking applications for medical benefits. As soon as an overpayment is identified, staff shall prepare an Overpayment Referral Packet. 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. Save copies of any medical bills you paid after your time limit. 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. (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. 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. endstream WebIllinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Bureau of Collections - Technical Recovery Section P.O. The amount of the lien/claim will be equal to the amount of AABD assistance you received. If information does not apply, enter N/A. Click here to keep up to date and check out IDFPR's press releases. IDFPR announced its proposed rules implementing the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA") were published by the Illinois Secretary of State. Child Support Services. Two state agencies work together to help Illinoisans get HFS Medical Program benefits. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call toll-free at 1-800-447-6404. 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. HFS pays for most medical care you get while you qualify. 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. 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. 7 0 obj We offer a range of services to help you become healthy and self The CCR&R/Site provider and Bureau of Collection will receive a copy of the new letter. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call toll-free at 1-800-447-6404. 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. <>/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 You can apply in person, by mail or by fax. Upload the original to the client's electronic case file in IES. 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