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COVID-19 Uninsured Population with No Social Security Numbers- Payment Update
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Dec 18, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois has updated its COVID-19 uninsured payment process for patients without Social Security Numbers, rejecting claims with coverage errors exceeding 25% and referring potential fraud cases to investigators. Providers who submitted accurate claims will receive one-time manual payments outside normal processing systems.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams should review any pending COVID-19 uninsured claims for patients without SSNs to ensure accuracy before submission. Contact Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565 with questions. Await separate notification regarding payment or rejection status.