Provider Notice issued 04/08/13
Distribution of Medical Payment Remittance Advices
| To: | Participating Medical Assistance Providers |
| Date: | April 8, 2013 |
| Re: | Distribution of Medical Payment Remittance Advices |
The purpose of this notice is to inform providers that beginning April 15, 2013 and after, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services will no longer retain remittance advices that are awaiting payment by the State of Illinois Comptroller's Office. Remittance advices received by the Department will be prepared and forwarded for mailing distribution. Medical Assistance Providers should retain these remittance advices as payments are issued and mailed separately. Receipt of the remittance advice does not constitute immediate payment by the State of Illinois Comptroller's Office. Normal payment parameters will still be enforced.
All provider remittance advices will be mailed beginning the week of April 15, 2013.
To obtain payment information, Medical Assistance Providers can access the State of Illinois Comptroller's website at the State of Illinois Comptroller's Website.
Questions regarding this notice may be directed to the Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565.
Theresa A. Eagleson, Administrator
Division of Medical Programs