Meridian Health Plan of Illinois

Welcome to the Meridian Health Plan of Illinois page. The documents below have been designed to help RadMD users navigate the prior authorization process for each program Evolent is responsible for managing. Additional process-specific training tools and modules can be found via links on the Resources tab at the top of the screen.
Effective January 1, 2026, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois is adding Integrated Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) to their current programs with Evolent.
If you have questions about our programs, please contact Evolent at [email protected].
Program Updates:
Effective November 3, 2026, Evolent will perform Site of Care (SoC) review for applicable musculoskeletal (MSK) surgeries for Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Medicaid and Exchange members. To review SoC Guidelines refer to the Clinical Guidelines section on this page or click here.
Effective January 1, 2026, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois is adding Integrated Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) to their current programs with Evolent.
Advanced Imaging Program - Medicaid
- Cardiac Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Utilization Review Matrix - 2026 (Effective 04.01.2026)
- Utilization Review Matrix - 2026 (01.01.2026 - 03.31.2026)
- Provider Education Presentation
For access to our Advanced Imaging tip sheets/checklists, click here.
For access to our Cardiac tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Advanced Imaging Program - Medicare
- Cardiac Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Utilization Review Matrix - Medicare - 2026 (Effective 04.01.2026)
- Utilization Review Matrix - Medicare - 2026 (01.01.2026 - 03.31.2026)
- Provider Education Presentation
For access to our Advanced Imaging tip sheets/checklists, click here.
For access to our Cardiac tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Musculoskeletal and Interventional Pain Management Program- Exchange, Medicaid and Medicare
- Frequently Asked Questions - IPM
- Provider Education Presentation
- Utilization Review Matrix - IPM - 2026
- Utilization Review Matrix - Hip, Knee and Shoulder - 2026
- Utilization Review Matrix - Spine Surgery - 2026
- Provider Education Presentation
- MSK Surgery Requests with SoC Workflow Presentation- Effective 11.03.2026 for Medicaid and Exchange
For access to our Musculoskeletal tip sheets/checklists, click here.
For access to our Interventional Pain Management tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Physical Medicine- Medicaid and Medicare
For access to our Physical Medicine tip sheets/checklists, click here.
YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois
Peer-to-Peer Process
For access to our peer-to-peer process, click here.
Conservative Treatment Forms
For access to our conservative treatment forms, click here.
Clinical Guidelines
- Clinical Guidelines
- Evolent adopted the use of MCG Guidelines® for its Physical Medicine product. View instructions for accessing MCG Guidelines®.
- MSK Site of Care (SoC) Guidelines
- Refer to the Utilization Review Matrix document to view specific codes managed by Evolent.

