Continuity of Care Notice

Date: 07/16/20

Dear Healthcare Provider,

YouthCare is the HealthChoice Illinois Health Plan designed for current and former youth in Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) custody, ages birth through 21.

You do not need to be contracted with YouthCare in order to treat children who are enrolled in YouthCare. Through a specialized Continuity of Care process for YouthCare, we have an open network until February 28, 2021, which means your claims for covered Medicaid services will be paid.

In an effort to ensure continuity of care for all youth, you do not need to submit a request for authorization for outpatient services. These services include, but are not limited to:

• Outpatient procedures
• Office visits
• PT/ST/OT
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
• Pre-scheduled surgeries

To learn more about submitting claims to YouthCare, please review the billing instructions in our Provider Manual located on our website at ILYouthCare.com.

If you have questions about YouthCare, please call us at 844-289-2264 (TTY: 711) or email ILYouthCare@centene.com.

Sincerely,

YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois