Business Wire·Jun 17, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

Humana Awarded Statewide Illinois HealthChoice Medicaid Contract, Expanding Access to Care Across the State

Humana Inc. has been selected by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to serve members statewide in the HealthChoice Illinois Medicaid managed care program.
The company will extend its services across all 102 counties in Illinois, building on its decade-long support for dual-eligible residents through initiatives like the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative & the Fully Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan launched in January 2026.
HealthChoice Illinois is scheduled to go live in January 2027, continuing Humana's partnership with the state to deliver member-centered care.
Humana is investing in local organizations to address health-related social needs, specifically targeting maternal health, behavioral health, & housing stability.
To address maternal health workforce shortages, Humana is partnering with the Illinois Public Health Association to expand community health workers in high-disparity counties.
Behavioral health efforts include collaborating with Southern Illinois University's Behavioral Health Workforce Center to boost capacity in rural areas & working with Brightpoint to support the Schubert Family Wellness Center in Chicago.
For housing stability, Humana is partnering with Mercy Housing Lakefront to provide transitional housing support & prevent homelessness among members.