Medicaid Recovery Caseworker (Executive I)

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5928 - 8493

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID: DF 53457
BPIS: 13063

Closing Date: 02/25/2026
Agency:Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title:EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary - $5928/month / Full salary range $5928 - $8493/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Division of Finance Bureau of Collection Services is seeking to hire a Medical Recovery Caseworker responsible for reviewing and implementing policies and procedures to recover amounts owed to the State Medicaid program. This position consult with external attorneys representatives from the Attorney Generals Office Circuit Clerk offices third-party payers and others to determine the status of cases and legal proceedings. The caseworker will also initiate and monitor the referral of all case documentation to the Attorney Generals Office for assistance with recovery efforts; review documentation and corresponds with attorneys insurance companies and Department of Human Services (DHS) local offices regarding recoveries of cases; confer with management and recommend the resolution of claims based on the facts and circumstances of each case; and compile and develop periodic statistical and financial reports as directed by management to monitor case progress and assess completion of tasks and goals.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

Monday-Friday work schedule

Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option

for certain positions.)

Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Deferred Employees Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)

Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.

* New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to

(25) paid Vacation Days annually.

Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.

(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity and this position appeals to you please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical mental and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective leading to greater innovation and recruiting for our team we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture ethnicity race national origin sex gender identity and expression age religion disability and sexual orientation.HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

Under direction serves as a Medicaid Recovery Caseworker for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and FamilyServices (HFS) Division of Finance Bureau of Collection Services by reviewing and implementing policies andprocedures to recover amounts owed to the State Medicaid program
Consults with external attorneys representatives from the Attorney Generals Office Circuit Clerk offices thirdpartypayers and others to determine the status of cases and legal proceedings
Initiates and monitors the referral of all case documentation to the Attorney Generals Office for assistance withrecovery efforts
Reviews documentation and corresponds with attorneys insurance companies and Department of HumanServices (DHS) local offices regarding recoveries of cases
Confers with management and recommends the resolution of claims based on the facts and circumstances ofeach case
Compiles and develops periodic statistical and financial reports as directed by management to monitor caseprogress and assess completion of tasks and goals
Participates in special projects and collaborative work groups
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably withcoursework in business or public administration
Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization or completion of anagency approved professional management training program

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of experience researching and analyzing medical/case records related to casualty Workers Compensation orestate recovery cases
One (1) year of experience negotiating case settlements with insurance carriers attorneys or similar entities
One (1) year of experience utilizing medical systems such as: Medical Management Information Systems (MMIS) Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) or Medical Expenditure Reporting and Analysis (MERA)
One (1) year of experience in medical case management
One (1) year of experience utilizing Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook

Conditions of Employment

Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

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Job Requisition ID: DF 53457BPIS: 13063Closing Date: 02/25/2026Agency:Department of Healthcare and Family ServicesClass Title:EXECUTIVE I - 13851Skill Option:NoneBilingual Option:NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary - $5928/month / Full salary range $5928 - $8493/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory:F...