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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Procurement Home

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), procurement is responsible for ethically sourcing contracts that benefit the public. HFS helps millions of Illinoisans access high-quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. 

Procurement Legislation

Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) and applicable Illinois Administrative Code (ILAC) / Rules of which all State vendors and their attorneys should be aware. We encourage you to read these in their entirety.

Managed Care Procurements

Pursuant to 305 ILCS 5/5-30.6, all future contracts for managed care organizations for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall be procured in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code. 

All interested parties must register in BidBuy to receive notice of any new managed care contract opportunities and to submit bids.

Communications surrounding managed care procurements while in an active design or procurement phase are strictly governed by the Illinois Procurement Code . (30 ILCS 500/50-39)

  • The current Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI) contracts expire on December 31, 2025. HFS anticipates managed care contract opportunities to replace the MMAI program to be available in August 2024.
  • The current HealthChoice Illinois (HCI) contracts expire on December 31, 2026. HFS anticipates managed care contract opportunities to participate in that plan to be available mid-2025.

o  Until HFS begins the active RFP design and procurement phase, we are seeking feedback from customers and stakeholders through our numerous Listening Sessions scheduled during Fall 2024. For more information, click here. 

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Procurement Opportunities - Illinois eProcurement System

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, other agencies and the Chief Procurement Office for General Services use BidBuy to advertise solicitation opportunities. It is the State’s primary solution for sourcing and placing vendor orders. Vendors can register on BidBuy to do business with the state, review requests for information or proposals, and receive updates on procurement rules and requirements.

Bidding Opportunities – Exempt from Procurement code

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