Medicare and Medicaid Archives - Page 22 of 22 - Illinois Chiropractic Society

Illinois Legislature Heads Into Spring Break

by Ben Schwarm | Apr 8, 2026 | ICS Message, Insurance, Legislative, Medicare and Medicaid, SpeakUp!, zall | 0 |

Spring break pauses a busy Illinois session. The ICS advances key legislation, defends chiropractic physicians, and tracks impactful bills as momentum builds toward a critical May 31 adjournment.

Medicare Carrier (NGS) for Illinois to Rebrand as Wellpoint Federal

by ICS Staff | Mar 25, 2026 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois Medicare carrier NGS will rebrand as Wellpoint Federal on April 1, 2026. No immediate changes to portals or processes, but providers should stay alert for future updates.

Paxson Question of the Month (Vol. 11: What Doctors Are Actually Asking Paxson)

by ICS Staff | Mar 25, 2026 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, Featured, HIPAA, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Personal Development, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

AI built for chiropractic physicians: Paxson delivers real-time guidance on Medicare, billing, compliance, and patient communication—helping practices save time, reduce risk, and operate smarter every day.

CMS Releases Updated Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN): Start Using It Immediately

by ICS Staff | Mar 18, 2026 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, Featured, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

CMS released an updated ABN form that reduces duplication within the notice. Chiropractic offices should begin using the new version now and must fully transition by May 12, 2026.

Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Credentialing

by Marc Abla, CAE | Feb 18, 2026 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Medicare Advantage can impact enrollment, billing, and reimbursement more than many physicians realize. Learn how Part B status, network participation, and limiting charges shape compliance and help prevent costly mistakes.