It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. If the debtor submits written documentation to eliminate the debt, BCCD will issue a letter to rescind the overpayment. IDFPR announced its proposed rules implementing the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA") were published by the Illinois Secretary of State. You can apply in person, by mail or by fax. 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. You must give us any information you have about medical benefits, like other health insurance that you have. 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. You will be asked to turn the payment over, or if the payment is more than what HFS paid for you, you will have to repay the amount HFS paid. See our Spenddown Program booklet for more information about spenddown. These programs typically center around maintaining 3 0 obj Providers who wish to have monthly payment reductions from future payments shall coordinate this option If the debtor submits written documentation to reduce the debt, BCCD will issue a new letter indicating the new balance. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. The Bureau of Collections makes all repayment arrangements, including negotiating all installment repayment plans for canceled SNAP cases. 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. If you have too much income or assets to qualify for medical benefits, but you meet all other requirements, you may qualify for the medical benefits Spenddown Program. 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. endstream The lien will be released if you are discharged from the medical institution to return to your home. It should answer many of your questions about the programs and how they can help you. IDFPR announced applications for the next round of cannabis dispensary licenses will be accepted starting in January 2023. Other government ID (city, county, or U.S. state issued). The call is free. 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. *JAgN] R8 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. If you withhold information or do not tell us the truth about your family income or assets, you may be guilty of fraud. HFS pays for most medical care you get while you qualify. A lien will be filed against both homestead and non-homestead real property, regardless of the property's market value. Be sure to give your complete name and address. endobj WebBOC - Bureau of Collections BoFS - Bureau of Fiscal Services BOI - Bureau of Investigations BOMB - Bureau of Management and Budget BOS - Bureau of Operations Evaluates Family Community Resource Center productivity, quality, and timeliness, of all collections and investigations. At the hearing, you may represent yourself or be represented by a lawyer, relative or friend. 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. endobj If you have any questions or want more information, go to your local Department of Human Services (DHS) office. Home and special nursing care (only for children under 21), Rehabilitation assistance (physical therapy). 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. 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. Hospitals should report requests immediately, preferably via fax. WebIllinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Customer Inquiry & Assistance Monday Friday (except state holidays) 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. HFS 591 Healthcare and Family Services Medical Programs, 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, 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. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call toll-free at 1-800-447-6404. Be sure to read the form carefully and follow the instructions on the form. Find your nearest vaccination location at, Workers' Action Guide Chapter Table of Contents, WAG 23: Financial Adjustments and Recovery, WAG 23-05-00: Repayment of Overpayments (Cash,SNAP), WAG 23-05-02-b: Repayment - Canceled Cases, Demand Letter IntentionalSNAP Program Violation (Form 2551), Repayment Agreement IntentionalSNAP Program Violation (Form 2551A), Demand Letter Inadvertent Household Error (Form 2555), Repayment Agreement Inadvertent Household Error (Form 2555B), Demand Letter Administrative Error (Form 2556), Repayment Agreement Administrative Error (Form 2556A), if recoupment occurred on a voided Illinois Link issuance and. endstream You must see doctors who are network providers for your third party resource. Box 19174 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174 For information about 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. You will receive a medical card in the mail that you can use for your medical expenses. All overpayment inquiries shall be directed to the. You will receive a notice telling you if you qualify to enroll in the Pay-in Spenddown option. Children under age 19 may get medical coverage while you are waiting to find out if you qualify. If you have any questions or need more information, call the DHS Helpline at 1-800-843-6154, Monday through Friday (except state holidays), between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. As long as you are eligible for the Medical Assistance Program, you will receive a medical card. Supervisors should review and approve each overpayment referral. 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. WebThe Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees. The success of collections depends in part on the age of the overpayment. Box 19174Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174. The Department of Human Services (DHS) helps by taking applications for medical benefits. A caseworker at the local office will answer the questions you have. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to the following: Kelly Cunningham, AdministratorDivision of Medical Programs, JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. A claim may not be filed against your estate if recovery would cause an heir or beneficiary undue hardship. 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. 8 0 obj Call or visit your local DHS office. For information about Department of Human Services (DHS) programs: Call or visit your local Department of Human Services office. 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. WebThe Bureau County Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center Food Stamp Office, located in Princeton, IL, administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Princeton residents. JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. Alcoholism Information & Treatment Centers. If you receive AABD cash and medical Your children who are eligible for the Medical Assistance Program will continue to receive it whether or not you cooperate. A person who has resided in a medical institution for at least 120 calendar days is not reasonably expected to return home. WebPART 165 COLLECTIONS AND RECOVERIES The General Assembly's Illinois Administrative Code database includes only those rulemakings that have been It will help answer many of your questions about which bills medical assistance will pay and which bills other resources pay. Persons using a teletypewriter (TTY) can call toll-free at 1-800-447-6404. 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. 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. If you are a patient in a hospital, ask someone on the hospital staff to help you apply. Print; PDF; Physical. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream 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. Coordinates gathering Homestead property is the dwelling and adjacent property that you own and live in. (FCRC) If an FCRC finds that the overpayment amount has changed, send Change of Overpayment Information (Form 2404C) to the Bureau of Collections, (217) 557-1601 Visit Website Map & Directions 100 S Grand Ave ESpringfield, IL 62762 Write a Review. The goal is to make assistance more accessible to the citizens of Illinois. Springfield, IL United States. 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. We offer a range of services to help you become healthy and self If you do not know where your local DHS office is or you are unable to go to the office, call: Illinois Department of Human ServicesBureau of Provider Assistance & Correspondence100 South Grand Avenue, EastSpringfield, Illinois 62762, JB Pritzker, Governor Theresa Eagleson, Director. Modified date: December 23, 2019. Box 19174Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174Attn: Personal Injury Unit. 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. The Inspector General is appointed by and reports to the Governor and is confirmed by the Senate. Complete the Child Care Overpayment Referral (. 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. HFS and DHS will ask most U.S. citizens who want medical benefits to provide one of the following documents: U.S. Passport, Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570) or Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561). Hr 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. 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. Liens and claims are the two legal actions used to collect the amount received by AABD clients. 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. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream A third party may be another person, an insurance company, an organization or a program. 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. Today: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. If these are not available, you must provide one document from each of the lists in the two boxes below: Certified copy of a birth certificate from the state or county where the person was born, Official military record that shows a place of birth or, Papers showing the person was employed by the U.S. government before 1976. HFS offers many different healthcare programs for the people of Illinois. The call is free. Our vision is that all Pennsylvanians live safe, healthy, and independent lives, free of discrimination and inequity. %PDF-1.6 % Hr If the case does not meet the overpayment criteria, BCCD will deny the referral and notify the referring agency. Your caseworker will tell you how to apply for these benefits. 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). 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. endobj 9 0 obj An estate claim is filed for clients who were receiving assistance at the time of death and clients who were cancelled prior to death. A medical home is a doctor's office or clinic that knows you and knows about your healthcare needs. Fraud is a serious crime. 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. mZM@T#8$z#*Gjom&xc.ez <>stream 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. 1-866-324-5553 TTY, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services, Anyone, 6 months or older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This is called Pay-in Spenddown. 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. All payments are handled by IDHS Bureau of Collections. HFS was formerly the Illinois Department of Public Aid. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream 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 Persons using a TTY can call 1-800-447-6404. Your children who qualify for medical benefits will continue to receive them whether or not you cooperate. 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. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form>>stream You may also write to DHS at the address below. Get comprehensive information on the number of employees at Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Recruitment and Selection. Copies of the letter will be sent to: IDHS Bureau of Collections. The agency is organized into two major divisions, You may have the option of paying your spenddown amount directly to HFS. 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. Railroad retirement and other retirement pension plans that provide health insurance coverage, Private health insurance - a health insurance policy bought from an insurance company, Group health insurance health insurance provided through an organization such as an employer, union or veterans' organization, Worker's compensation insurance coverage provided by an employer for work-related injuries, CHAMPUS (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services) - medical coverage for family members of uniformed service personnel, Court orders requiring a separated or divorced parent to provide health insurance or to pay medical costs for a dependent. 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 your caseworker cannot find you, your medical benefits will stop. This booklet explains the Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Medical programs. 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. The State of Illinois has the legal right to recover assistance received through the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program. Most people have to have a medical home. Transfers the payment to another applicable claim and corrects the accounts receivable file, if no refund is due. Please show us the original version of your documents. Either way, the Court may order a halt to this collection, and, repayment. If information does not apply, enter N/A. H,N07GFbCd>~2VU!g|A+ 3rN9=%s&?FG'SIq jQGZ.6,E{ & 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. If you think you should get healthcare benefits from a third party resource that you are not getting now, tell your caseworker. The hospital should fax a copy of the request or the subpoena to the Department's Bureau of Collections, Technical Recovery Section. Within the first five years that an overpayment is identified, the department recovers a A claim can be filed against the estate of a deceased client. This is your application. This year, IDOI has already helped consumers find and collect more than $5 million from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies. You may choose your current medical provider if they are enrolled with HFS. Illinois Department of Human Services-Bureau of Blind Services. 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