Friday, June 14, 2013

ACA Implementation: Refining On-Line Access

The Department of Health and Family Services, working in close cooperation with the Department of Human Services and the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace team, is fully engaged in preparing for the October implementation of new web-based systems for accessing Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplace. 

Working in cooperation with larger Framework Project for coordinating health and human service information systems in Illinois, we are seeking service recipients and providers to offer feedback to ensure the front door to the website is clear and easy to use. To that end, we are hosting a series of client focus groups and broader townhall conversations around the state. The townhall conversations are in:

For Service Providers & Advocates

Kankakee            Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Elgin                       Tuesday, June 18, 2013             9am-12pm
Rockford              Wednesday, June 19, 2013          9am-12pm
Chicago                Tuesday, August 13, 2013           2pm - 5pm
Peoria                   Wednesday, August 21, 2013      9am-12pm
Springfield          Thursday, August 22, 2013            9am-12pm

Space is limited and registration is required.  To register visit:  www.IllinoisFramework.org/calender

More information about upcoming outreach events in other cities is available at www.IllinoisFramework.org

If you have any questions, please e-mail Nicole Gillespie or contact her by phone (312) 850-4744.