NCQA 2026 Materials

The State of Illinois, through its Medical Programs contracting organization, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance) on August 24, 2026, with a completion date of August 23, 2027, for a total contract value of $14,092.50. The contract encompasses the procurement of healthcare quality measurement and reporting resources essential for managed care plan evaluation and regulatory compliance.

The deliverables consist of eleven line items providing HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) specifications, technical documentation, quality reporting tools, and comparative performance data spanning multiple measurement years. Key products include HEDIS MY 2026 Quality Rating System reporting resources, Quality Compass 2026 datasets for Medicaid and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, HEDIS technical specifications for Long-Term Services and Supports measures, healthcare plan standards and guidelines, and supplementary documentation such as medication lists, risk adjustment tables, and random number tables. These materials are provided in multiple formats, including electronic publications and printed copies, with quantities ranging from single units to ten copies of certain items. The contract deliverables support Illinois's Medical Programs' capacity to conduct quality assessment, performance rating, and healthcare plan oversight functions during the performance period.