Aetna Better Health of Illinois
Part of Centene Corporation
Summary
Aetna Better Health of Illinois is a Medicaid managed care organization, part of Centene Corporation, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Illinois. Claims route under payer ID 68024, with 7 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through IlliniCare Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
68024Also seen as 10757, 10892, 5013, 68024MA, 8861, ASRYM and 1 more- Also known as
- IlliniCare Health Plan
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: Payer portal application
- Service area
- IL
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Not required | Immediate |
| Claim status (276/277) | Not required | Immediate |
| Professional claims (837P) | Not required | Immediate |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Aetna Better Health of Illinois?
- The payer ID for Aetna Better Health of Illinois is 68024. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10757, 10892, 5013, 68024MA.
- How long does Aetna Better Health of Illinois provider enrollment take?
- Aetna Better Health of Illinois provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Aetna Better Health of Illinois require CAQH?
- Yes. Aetna Better Health of Illinois uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Aetna Better Health of Illinois require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Aetna Better Health of Illinois requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Aetna Better Health of Illinois cover?
- Aetna Better Health of Illinois operates in IL. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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