 | December 2025 | | | | | Provider Portal  Prior Authorization Provider Notices Provider Manual Practice Updates | | | | | | Feeding hope: Meridian and Centene commit over $1.4M to fight hunger |  | | To address food insecurity in Illinois, Meridian and the Centene Foundation recently announced a $1.15 million commitment to Food on the Move. Additionally, we’ve donated $300,000 to help over 20 community organizations across the state keep their pantries stocked with healthy, nutritious food. “At Meridian, we see every day how hunger affects health, dignity, and opportunity,” said Cristal Gary, Plan President and CEO. “That’s why this investment is so important. By working alongside community partners, we’re ensuring families have access to healthy meals today while supporting long-term solutions that strengthen the well-being of communities across Illinois.” | | | | | | Ensure no one goes hungry for the holidays Roughly half of Illinoisans covered by Medicaid also receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Tightened eligibility rules and food cost inflation have created new barriers to food access for thousands of families. Share resources to help patients who may be experiencing food insecurity, including tools for locating free food, Meridian events and resources, and SNAP information in multiple languages from the Illinois Department of Human Services.  | | | | | | | Learn about the Wellcare By Meridian D-SNP | | Launching January 1, 2026, Wellcare Meridian Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) offers an integrated model of care and benefits designed for individuals who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid. As part of Illinois’ transition to this new model, the current Meridian Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP) will end on December 31, 2025. Learn all about the new plan, including essentials your office and patients will need to know. Register to attend one of our December trainings: | | | | Also, review our provider notice for further details, including a link to frequently asked provider questions. Wellcare By Meridian D-SNP update | | | | | | | Know where to go for assistance from Meridian |  | | You’ve got questions—we’ve got answers. Learn how to get the information you need quickly and efficiently by reviewing our Provider Engagement team’s provider notice. Find tips on resolving claims issues, addressing contractual matters, updating practice information, and more. Provider support tips | | | | | | | HEDIS® updates for MY 2026 | | As we turn the page on 2025, we say hello to revised and retired HEDIS measures for Measurement Year (MY) 2026. Review a summary of the key changes from our Quality Improvement team to gear up for quality performance in the coming year. MY 2026 HEDIS updates | | | | | |  | | “Our collaboration with Meridian is grounded in open communication and mutual respect, reflecting a shared commitment to our seniors receiving in-home care. While no system is perfect, working together in this way is what makes our partnership with Meridian genuinely successful. “Meridian’s exceptional commitment to service and care coordination sets them apart from other health plans we work with. We’re especially thankful for Lauren L. and Mary S. at Meridian, whose responsiveness and support over the years have been invaluable.” Amra M. European Service, LLC
Lombard, Illinois Have you had a positive experience working with Meridian? Share your comments with us. | | | | | | | Guidance for accurate claim submission | | | | | | | Fee schedule updates, rate changes, & billing updates | | Claim alerts and known issues are posted on our website, along with updates from Meridian about proactively reprocessing claims. Claims should not be resubmitted unless otherwise indicated. For billing questions, contact your assigned Provider Engagement representative. If your practice doesn’t have an assigned representative, please complete our intake form. | | | | | | | | | | | | Meridian and our family of plans connect communities across the state to the whole‑health care they need, right where they are. | | | | | | Meridian complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). | | | | | | | |
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