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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Beneficiary Advisory Council

New Membership Opportunities & Applications

Description

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is recruiting members for a Beneficiary Advisory Council, made up of current and former Medicaid customers and family members or caregivers with experience supporting Medicaid customers. Members will provide critical input on their experiences with the Illinois Medicaid program, which will help craft future policy developments aimed at improving the program for customers. Apply below to be part of the future of Illinois Medicaid.

Who can serve on the Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) ?

  • Lived Experience: You are someone that has personal experience with the Illinois Medicaid Program
  • Beneficiary: You are a current or former customer of the Illinois Medicaid Program
  •  Family Member or Caregiver: You were a family member or a caregiver (paid or unpaid) of a Medicaid customer

Membership Requirements:

  • Serve at least a 2-year term.
  • Attend 4 quarterly 2-hour meetings virtual or in person. 
  • Additionally, 25% of BAC members are required to serve on the Medicaid Advisory Board (MAC). For more information on the MAC please visit this link.

What do BAC members do?

The BAC Members will have the opportunity:

o   To advise the Director of Illinois Healthcare and Family Services (IL Medicaid Program) regarding their experience with the IL Medicaid Program.

o   Collaborate with other BAC members with lived experience to develop solutions and recommendations for Medicaid policy and program improvements.

o   Empower and promote Medicaid awareness and advocacy

o   Serve as a voice for Medicaid customers

How Do I apply?

Click here to apply

Additional Information:

For More information, please visit the HFS Boards and Commissions page.

For Additional Assistance to complete the application

If you require assistance completing the Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) application, we are here to help you. Please reach out to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) at hfs.boards.and.commissions@illinois.gov or call 312.793.1045.

If you send an email, please include the following title as the subject line of your email, "Request for Assistance with BAC Application.