Douglas Co. no longer accepting Health Alliance insurance
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Douglas County Health Department announced on Thursday that clients with Health Alliance insurance will now be required to pay costs out of pocket.
Carle Health previously announced that its healthcare plans through Health Alliance will end by the end of the year — including Medicare Advantage. The Douglas County Health Department cited Health Alliance's planned closure as the reason they will no longer accept Health Alliance insurance, 'effective immediately.'
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The health department said clients with Health Alliance can fill out an income sheet to find out if you qualify for the sliding income scale — but also noted that the sliding income scale does not cover labs, immunizations, the nail clinic or certain services with the nurse practitioner.
WCIA reached out to the health department for more information but did not immediately hear back.
WCIA previously reported that when officials first announced that Health Alliance planned to close, officials said that health plans will maintain operations necessary to support claims processing and meeting ongoing business needs, regulatory mandates and contractual obligations throughout the remainder of 2025.
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