Heatlh Choice Illinois (HCI)-Meridian

The State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services awarded a managed healthcare services contract to Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. through an open market competitive sealed proposal process (Contract Number 26-478HFS-MEDPR-P-99061). This contract, executed as part of the Health Choice Illinois program, involves the provision of managed care services under a capitated, risk-based model in accordance with 42 Code of Federal Regulations Part 438. The contract award was issued on July 15, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2030, representing a contract value of $9,999,999,999.00. The prime contractor is responsible for delivering comprehensive managed healthcare services to eligible Illinois residents through a per member per month capitation rate structure established by the Department's actuarial firm.

The contract encompasses healthcare delivery across Illinois, with Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. selected as one of six managed care organizations awarded under this multiple-award procurement. Services include health plan administration, care coordination, and managed care operations required to serve the Health Choice Illinois program beneficiary population. The award documentation confirms Meridian's commitment to Business Enterprise Program utilization goals of 1 percent through subcontracting arrangements with certified minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, disabled-owned businesses, and veteran-owned small business enterprises. The contract term extends through the end of 2030, positioning the awardee as a significant healthcare services vendor for the State of Illinois during this extended performance period.