MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Integrated Care Program
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 1, 2011
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Integrated Care Program (ICP) clarifies that nursing facilities in specified Illinois counties must contract with Aetna Better Health and/or IlliniCare Health Plan to ensure payment for the first 90 days of nursing facility services for ICP members. Service Package II will expand in 2012 to cover all nursing facility services, not just the first 90 days.
Action Required
Immediately: Nursing facilities in suburban Cook (excluding 606 zip codes), DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Lake and Will Counties must establish contracts with Aetna Better Health and/or IlliniCare Health Plan to ensure payment for first 90 days of nursing facility care for ICP members. Process admissions immediately without delay. Monitor for Service Package II expansion in 2012.