Medicaid Managed Care Made Simple

What is Medicaid managed care?

Medicaid managed care is a way to get your health benefits through special health plans called Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). These plans work with doctors, hospitals and other providers to make sure you get the care you need — without paying too much.

What is managed care?

Managed care is a system that helps control the cost, quality and use of health services. Instead of paying for every service, managed care plans work with providers to keep costs low and improve care.

IEHP is one of these plans. We team up with doctors, hospitals and other providers to make sure our members get the right care at the right time.

How does managed care work?

With a managed care plan, you can expect:

Less paperwork
Lower costs than other plans
A primary care provider (PCP) from our network. This doctor handles checkups, preventive care and common illnesses.
A referral to a specialist from your PCP when needed
A small copay for visits by seeing doctors in the network

Why choose Medicaid managed care?

The main goals are simple:

Better health outcomes
Better quality care
Better plan performance

Picking the right Medicaid health plan

When choosing a plan, look for:

Great coverage: Seek a plan that covers your needs, such as hospital stays, pregnancy care, mental health, preventive care and more.
Low or no premiums: Some plans cost $0 per month.
Easy access: Make sure the plan works for you and your family.

What is managed care?
How does managed care work?
Why choose Medicaid managed care?
Picking the right Medicaid health plan

What does IEHP offer?

With IEHP, you get:

A network of 8,000+ doctors and specialists
Care coordination
24-Hour Nurse Advice Line
Vision services
Urgent care centers
Healthy lifestyle classes and programs
Access to local resources
And much more!

Need coverage or have questions?

Call 1-866-294-IEHP (4347), Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

TTY users: 711.

Our friendly bilingual enrollment advisors are ready to help.

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