Category: Medicaid/Medicare

Officials continue preparations for DCFS transition after second delay

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 23, 2020 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

IlliniCare and state officials reiterated their commitment Wednesday to the transition of thousands of children currently overseen by the Department of Children and Family Services into Medicaid managed care.

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Centene, WellCare merger expected to close this week

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 23, 2020 | Health Tech, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

The planned merger between Centene Corporation and WellCare Health Plans has satisfied all regulatory approvals and could close as early as Thursday, the companies announced Wednesday.

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Cook County Board approves plan for greater control of Cook County Health

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 17, 2020 | Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

A bevy of changes to Cook County Health and how much oversight the Cook County Board of Commissioners has on its operations were unveiled Thursday.

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Transfer of DCFS children delayed until April

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 17, 2020 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

The planned transfer of thousands of children currently overseen by the Department of Children and Family Services into Medicaid managed care has been delayed two months.

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