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Our new Child Support Cook Central Office at 115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, is now open for in-person assistance.  We also have other regional office locations to better serve you! 

Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice Issued 12/24/2020

Date:    December 24, 2020

To:       All Medical Assistance Program Providers   

Re:      Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Program Update and New Resource Center

 

 

 

 

 

This noticeinforms providers of the status of the use of Electronic Visit Verification(EVV) for all Medicaid-funded personal care services and home health care,including the creation of an online Resource Center that will provide ongoingprogram updates and helpful information.

 

In 2016,Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, which requires states to implementthe use of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for identified providercategories.

 

The IllinoisDepartment of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) continues to activelydevelop the state's EVV system, and no action by personal care or otherproviders will be necessary prior to January 1, 2021 or immediately after.

 

Beginning inearly 2021, HFS will solicit input and inform applicable providers aboutupcoming steps through the use of provider notices, a dedicated online EVVResource Center and other communications. The Department is committed toworking with providers, customers and other stakeholders to meet training needsand implement a quality solution as efficiently as possible.

 

The EVV Resource Center is now available online, offering detailed informationexplaining:

·        Why Illinois isimplementing EVV

·        Which providersservices are impacted

·        Data that EVVmust capture

·        Availabletraining and other supports

·        Status ofIllinois’ EVV implementation efforts, including a development andimplementation timeline

 

The ResourceCenter will be updated regularly as the program progresses.

 

 

Kelly Cunningham, Administrator

Division of Medical Programs

 

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