[il-talk] FW: Submit your questions re: Medicaid Reform and Managed Care/Care Coordination Initiatives

[David Meyer]

-----Original Message-----
From: Zenner, Lori [mailto:Lori.Zenner at illinois.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:41 AM
To: Zenner, Lori; Dederer, Teri
Subject: Submit your questions re: Medicaid Reform and Managed Care/Care
Coordination Initiatives

This email is going to all DRS community partners, including providers,
advisory councils, and advocates.


FROM DRS DIRECTOR DAVID HANSON:
 
Dear DRS partners:  

As you know the state is currently undergoing landmark changes in Medicaid
and expanding managed care.  By statute, at least 50% of the individuals
covered under Medicaid will be enrolled in a care coordination program by
January 1st, 2015. That means that at least 1.5 million of Illinois' Medical
clients - children, parents, seniors, and disabled persons, will be served
by an integrated healthcare delivery system that will include behavioral
health and disability supports.  Higher participation targets and Medicaid
expansion may increase dramatically the number of clients going into managed
care. 

Many providers and advocates have questions about the impact of these
changes and how they will affect services in Illinois.  We have a commitment
from the Office of the Governor and HFS to answer all questions regarding
Medicaid Reform and Managed Care/Care Coordination Initiatives. 

For maximum visibility, please submit questions regarding these important
issues to Teri Dederer at Teri.Dederer at illinois.gov by December 3.  DHS will
work to ensure that questions are answered on a timely basis. 

Thank you,
DRS Director David Hanson