What Is Happening?
The federal government is making changes that may affect some Medicaid customers starting in January 2027. Many customers will not be affected. For example, people ages 65 and over and children under 19 are not affected, in addition to other individuals. However, if these changes apply to you, Illinois Medicaid will contact you before you need to take any action. Some individuals may already have been contacted.
“These changes are significant for organizations like Sinnissippi Centers and for similar organizations all over the nation,” says Sinnissippi President/CEO Stacie Kemp. “Medicaid is the largest payer for mental health services in the U.S. and increasingly supports substance use disorder treatment as well.”
Medicaid funding is a partnership between the federal and state governments.
Why Updating Your Contact Information Is Important
The most important step you can take right now is to make sure your contact information is up to date. This helps ensure you receive important notices about your coverage. If you receive mail from the State of Illinois, open it right away. Your Medicaid coverage may depend on it.
Update Your Information Today
It is important to make sure your address, phone number and email are current. You can update your information by visiting the Applications for Benefits Eligibility website at ABE.Illinois.gov. Scroll down the page and find and click “Manage My Case.” There, you can view notices, check coverage, update your information and more, all in one place.
You can also call 877-805-5312 to update your information.
Keeping your contact information up to date does not mean your benefits are changing. It simply helps providers reach you if they need to share important information.
