What's Covered

Meridian will help make your Medicare and Medicaid benefits work better together and work better for you. You will be able to work with one health plan for all of your health insurance needs. Under our plan, you will have one card for your Medicare and Medicaid services, including long-term services and supports and prescriptions.

If you are using a Meridian provider, you will not have to pay a plan premium, deductible, or copay.

Doctor Visits

Prescriptions


Hospital Services


24/7 Nurse Line


Transportation


Medical Supplies

Hearing Services


Eye Care Services


Therapy


Hospice Care


Home Health Care


Lab Tests & X-rays


Behavioral Health Services

Dental Services

How to enroll

You can enroll in Meridian by contacting Client Enrollment Services for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services at 1-877-912-8880 (TTY 1-866-565-8576), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The call is free. You can also visit the Illinois Client Enrollment Services website.

For other questions about Meridian, please contact Member Services at 1-855-580-1689 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On weekends and on state or federal holidays, you may be asked to leave a message. Your call will be returned within the next business day.

For providers

Join our Network

Learn more about how being a Meridian provider benefits you.

Provider Resources

View your Provider Manual, important plan information and more.

Contact Us

1-855-580-1689 (TTY 711)
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST
On weekends and on state or federal holidays, you may be asked to leave a message. Your call will be returned within the next business day.

1-855-580-1689 (TTY 711)
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST
providerhelp.IL@mhplan.com

The Interoperability and Patient Access Rule

You are now able to view your health information from a third-party app on a mobile device or PC! Check out the Interoperability page to learn more.

Updated Date: 10/01/23

Material ID: H6080_WEBSITE_2024_Accepted_10012023

Updated Date: 10/01/23

Material ID: H6080_WEBSITE_2024_Accepted_10012023

Meridian Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Illinois Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees. This is not a complete list. The benefit information is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan or read the Meridian Member Handbook. For information on Meridian and other options for your health care, call the Illinois Client Enrollment Services at 1-877-912-8880 (TTY: 1-866-565-8576) or visit enrollhfs.illinois.gov. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat Meridian members, except in emergency situations. Please call our Member Services number or see your Member Handbook for more information, including the cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services. You can get this document for free in other formats, such as large print, braille, or audio. Call 1-855-580-1689 (TTY: 711). Representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to assist you. On weekends and on state or federal holidays, you may be asked to leave a message. Your call will be returned within the next business day. The call is free.

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