Clicking on one of the links below will take you to a Viewlet explaining the different requirements and functions of the MEDI System. For an explanation of what each Viewlet contains, review the Viewlet Descriptions below.

For a more comprehensive overview of the MEDI System, review the MEDI Help Documentation. You can also download a copy of the MEDI Help Manual in PDF format. Or if you prefer, review the Frequently Asked Questions for more information on specific topics.

A Viewlet is an animated tutorial demonstrating a system function. When you click on one of the links in the list below, your browser will open a new window to show the Viewlet. Resize the window until you can see all or most of it on your computer screen. You can use the Viewlet's player bar to pause or stop the Viewlet at any time. When you have finished watching the Viewlet, simply close the window.

If you are having trouble hearing the Viewlet or any other problems, watch Viewlet Help (no audio) for a demonstration of how to modify your computer setting to support these Viewlets.

Introducing the MEDI System
Using the Internet Electronic Claims (IEC) System
Transaction-Level Authorization for the IEC System

This Viewlet provides a short overview of the MEDI System and information about obtaining a state of Illinois digital identity for both in-state and out-of-state users.

This Viewlet provides information about accessing the IEC System, the functions that are available and how to use the file upload and download features to submit and receive HIPAA-compliant transactions. Review this Viewlet if you are interested in any of the following functions:

This Viewlet provides information about transaction-level authorization for providers, other businesses and payee s. Beginning December 6th, 2004, any payee or other business that wants to use additional X12N transactions will be required to be authorized by provider, by transaction. This functionality provides a means for providers to select the X12N transactions th at their representatives are allowed to use.

Review this Viewlet if you are interested in using the IEC System for any of t he functions mentioned in the Using the Internet Electronic Claims (IEC) System topic above, or if you represent a provider. For Oth er Business types and payees with provider authorizations, transaction-level authorization will now control access to both the batch file and direct data entry (DDE) functions available in the IEC System.

If you, or an entity you represent, are currently enrolled with IDPA as a Medicaid provider, you may wish to register as a Medicaid provider in the MEDI System. Any person with special knowledge of the provider's relationship with IDPA is permitted to register as a Medicaid provider. Successfully registering as a Medicaid provider makes you the administrator for the provider and allows you to do the following on behalf of the provider you represent:

This Viewlet provides information on the following topics:

For information on claim related activities, refer to the Using the Internet Electronic Claims (IEC) System Viewlet described above.

Individuals registered as a Medicaid provider have automatic authorization for Internet applications based on the provider's type. In addition, these individuals are responsible for managing requests for provider authorization from other business types, and for authorizing employees of the provider.

This Viewlet provides information on how to:

If you, or an entity you represent, currently receive remittance advices from IDPA, you may wish to register as a payee in the MEDI System. Any person with special knowledge of the payee's relationship with IDPA is permitted to register as a payee. Successfully registering as a payee makes you the administrator for the payee and allows you to do the following on behalf of the payee you represent:

This Viewlet provides information on how to register as a payee. For information on obtaining remittance advices over the Internet, refer to the Using the Internet Electronic Claims (IEC) System Viewlet described above.

Individuals registered as a payee have automatic authorization for the IEC application for retrieval of electronic remittance advices. In addition, these individuals are responsible for managing requests for provider authorization, and for authorizing employees of the payee.

This Viewlet provides information on how to:

If you, or an entity you represent, are currently enrolled with HFS as a Other Government Payor, you may wish to register as a Other Government Payor in the MEDI System. Any person with special knowledge of the other government payor's relationship with HFS is permitted to register as a Other Government Payor. Successfully registering as a Other Government Payor makes you the administrator for the payor and allows you to do the following on behalf of the Other Government Payor you represent:

This Viewlet provides information on the following topics:

For information on claim related activities, refer to the Using the Internet Electronic Claims (IEC) System Viewlet described above.

Individuals registered as a Other Government Payor have automatic authorization for Internet applications based on the payor's type. In addition, these individuals are responsible for managing requests for payor authorization from payor submitters, and for authorizing employees of the payor.

This Viewlet provides information on how to:

If you represent a business entity such as a payor submitter that works on behalf of a Other Government Payor(s), you may wish to register as an Payor Submitter in the MEDI System. Successfully registering as an Payor Submitter makes you the administrator for the business, and allows you to perform the following functions within the MEDI System:

This Viewlet provides information on how to register as an Payor Submitter. For information on performing claim related activities on behalf of a Other Government Payor, refer to the Using the Internet Electronic Claims (IEC) System Viewlet described above.

Individuals registered as an payor submitter have to request authorization on behalf of the business to access Internet applications from a Other Government Payor. In addition, these individuals are responsible for authorizing employees of the business.

This Viewlet provides information on how to:

If you represent a business entity such as a billing service, clearinghouse, provider group, or other business type that works on behalf of a Medicaid provider(s), you may wish to register as an Other Business in the MEDI System. Successfully registering as an Other Business makes you the administrator for the business, and allows you to perform the following functions within the MEDI System:

This Viewlet provides information on how to register as an Other Business. If you work on behalf of multiple providers and you still have questions about how to register a nd get authorization, refer to More Help for Billing Services, Clearingh ouses, Software Vendors, etc. For information on performing claim related activities on behalf of a Medicaid provider, refer to the Using the Internet Electronic Claims (IEC) System Viewlet described above.

Individuals registered as an other business have to request authorization on behalf of the business to access Internet applications from a Medicaid provider. In addition, these individuals are responsible for authorizing employees of the business.

This Viewlet provides information on how to:

If you are not an administrator for a Medicaid provider, payee, other government payor or other business, you may want to register as an employee. The business' administrator must authorize employees. Once authorized, employees are able to perform functions on behalf of the business. By registering as an employee, you will be allowed to perform the following functions within the MEDI System:

For information on performing claim related activities on behalf of a medical provider, refer to the Using the Internet Electronic Claims (IEC) System Viewlet described above.