| March 2026 | |
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| Provider Portal Prior Authorization Provider Notices Provider Manual Practice Updates |
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| Thank you to our dedicated doctors |  | | As we approach National Doctors’ Day on March 30, we celebrate the thousands of physicians in our network whose commitment to medicine transforms the lives of our members. Thank you. While all physicians practice in an increasingly challenging environment, those who treat Medicaid patients deserve special recognition. We extend our gratitude for their extraordinary dedication to patients whose health is often shaped by complex social and environmental factors. | | | |
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| Remove disability access barriers at your practice: Limited-time grant opportunity |  | | Meridian is partnering with the National Council on Independent Living to help our network providers meet federal and state disability access standards through the Barrier Removal Fund. Grant applications may support physical or programmatic adaptations that improve access to services for members with disabilities. The deadline to apply is March 20. | | | |
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| HealthChoice Illinois continues coverage of childhood immunizations based on AAP guidance | | | |
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| It’s National Nutrition Month. Let’s help members eat healthy. | | | |
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| Pharmacy spotlight: Preferred Drug List updates | | Our refreshed Pharmacy web page makes it easier for providers to find and access information—including the current Preferred Drug List (PDL) and a detailed log of PDL changes. Providers should use these tools when prescribing therapeutics for Meridian patients. | | | |
| | Status changes to ADHD medications, including Onyda XR Notable PDL changes effective January 1, 2026, include status changes to new and commonly prescribed ADHD medications. Following guidance from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Onyda XR is now preferred with prior authorization. Review our provider notice for prescribing criteria. PDL Updates: February 2026 | | | |
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| Quality education webinars for March | | This month, our Quality Improvement team is covering: | | • | Providers’ roles in member experience | | • | Care Engagement Team initiatives | | • | Our Clinical Excellence Team’s outreach | | • | Program updates related to Continuity of Care Risk Adjustment | | | Register: March 26 at 9 a.m. | | | |
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| Meridian’s mobile app: A new tool supporting eligibility verification |  | | One of the top reasons for claims denial is “member not eligible on date of service.” Providers are reminded to request member ID cards and verify eligibility at each encounter before rendering services. Now, members can instantly access their ID card through the Meridian mobile app, where they can also check benefits and complete health assessments. Meridian mobile app | | | |
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| Fee schedule updates, rate changes, & billing updates | | Claim alerts and known issues are posted on our website, along with updates 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. | | |
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| Meridian and our family of plans connect communities across the state to the whole‑health care they need, right where they are. | |
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| 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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