Director of State Medicaid and CHIP; Administrator, Division of Medical Programs
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Jan 1, 2027·StrategicPlan
Board
State Of Illinois Department Of Healthcare And Family Services Office Of Inspector General Strategic Plan 2027-2029
This strategic plan outlines the direction for the State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Office of Inspector General to prevent, detect, and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct in Illinois' Medicaid program and other benefit programs. It focuses on four key strategic priorities: enabling data-driven decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency and quality, strengthening the workforce through attraction and development, and expanding organizational visibility and impact through optimized communication and stakeholder engagement. The plan aims to meet its mission in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring accountability and appropriate use of public funds.
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The committee met to discuss several administrative and policy updates from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Key topics included the potential impact of proposed federal Medicaid cuts, updates on the Medicaid Awareness 'Protect Medicaid' campaign, and an overview of the fiscal year 2026 budget and legislative initiatives. The committee reviewed eligibility and redetermination processes, specifically addressing the sunset of the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program and the implementation of 1115 waivers. Additionally, the committee discussed managed care enrollment trends, the transition to a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan model, and received reports from subcommittees covering Autism, Community Integration, NB Stakeholder, and Public Education efforts. Finally, the committee reviewed the federal Access Rule requirements concerning the Beneficiary Advisory Council.
Mar 13, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Quality Strategy 2024-2027
This Comprehensive Medical Programs Quality Strategy outlines a transformative, person-centered, integrated, and equitable approach to improve healthcare outcomes at a community level. It focuses on five principal pillars: Adult Behavioral Health, Child Behavioral Health, Maternal and Child Health, Equity, and Improving Community and Health Promotion. The plan aims to address social and structural determinants of health, empower customers to maximize their well-being, make equity the foundation of quality improvement, and proactively use data to drive decisions and mitigate health disparities.
Feb 23, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Medicaid Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on an HFS executive report detailing the FY25 All Funds Budget, maternal and child health initiatives, the 2024-2027 Quality Strategy, and updates on redetermination activities, HBIA/HBIS, and the 1115 waiver application. Program updates included physician rates. Reports were provided by subcommittees on health equity and quality care, NB stakeholder engagement, and public education. Additionally, the committee discussed future topics such as the Money Follows the Person initiative and received HFS announcements regarding member welcome materials.
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