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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 12/12/2006

 

To:​

All Medical Providers
​Date: December 12, 2006
​Re:

Update to Chapter 300, Handbook for Electronic Processing

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform providers of updated topics for the Handbook for Electronic Processing. These updated topics are available on the HFS Web site at: http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/handbooks/chapter300.html

If you do not have access to the Internet, or need a paper copy, printed copies are available upon written request. You need to specify a physical street address to ensure delivery. Submit your written request or fax to:

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Provider Participation Unit

Post Office Box 19114

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9114

Fax Number: 217-557-8800

E-mail address is hfs.webmaster@illinois.gov

The revised topics are dated December 2006. The affected items are designated by “=” signs to the left. This Provider Bulletin lists the pages to be removed and replaced.

If you have any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact the Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPDATING HANDBOOK

Topic 305 – 835 Health Care Claim Payment/Advice Remove pages April 2006 HFS 305 (5 and 11) and insert new pages December 2006 HFS 305 (5 and 11).

Topic 306 – 276/277 Health Care Claim Status Request and Response Remove page April 2006 HFS 306 (8) and insert new page December 2006 HFS 306 (8).

Topic 307 – 270/271 Health Care Eligibility Benefit Inquiry and Response Remove page July 2006 HFS 307 (9) and insert new page December 2006 HFS 307 (9).