Expanding Access to Medicaid Coverage Across 17 Illinois Counties Through Strategic Healthcare Partnership

Cityblock Health has unveiled a significant collaboration with Meridian Health Plan of Illinois aimed at transforming care delivery for approximately 10,000 Medicaid beneficiaries across 17 counties in Illinois, spanning the greater Springfield and St. Louis Metro East regions. The initiative brings together two complementary healthcare models to strengthen member outcomes in both urban and rural settings.

Integrated Care Model Enhancing Service Delivery

The partnership leverages Cityblock’s specialized wrap-around care services in conjunction with Meridian’s established primary care network infrastructure. This integrated approach operates continuously on a 24/7 basis, ensuring seamless clinical coordination and care management for eligible members. By combining Meridian’s managed care expertise with Cityblock’s community-focused health interventions, the collaboration addresses healthcare gaps while maintaining service continuity across the broader Illinois region.

Strategic Expansion for Value-Based Healthcare

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, a managed care organization operating under Centene Corporation (CNC), brings established relationships and operational capacity throughout Illinois. Cityblock, specializing in value-based care for Medicaid and dually eligible populations, extends its network impact through this partnership. This marks the fourth regional collaboration in the Centene-Cityblock partnership trajectory, signaling a broader commitment to scaling community-based care models across multiple healthcare markets.

The expansion underscores growing momentum in value-based healthcare delivery, particularly for underserved populations requiring coordinated, accessible care solutions across dispersed geographic areas.