The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services issued a clarification to Illinois Health Connect on October 1 stating that there are no co-payments for preventive visits for HFS clients of any age, regardless of their eligibility type.
This means that adults do not have a co-payment for preventive visits, including annual well visits.
An Illinois Health Connect memo titled "HFS Cost Sharing Provider Release" issued in August incorrectly stated that "co-payments will apply for adult preventive visits, including annual well visits." A revised memo will be posted to the IHC Provider Notices page.
