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Correction- Distribution of Rate Year 2026 Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Determination
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 3, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois corrected the DSH (Disproportionate Share Hospital) determination appeal deadline for rate year 2026. The original notice incorrectly stated appeals must be received by October 30, 2025, but the correct deadline is October 31, 2025.
Action Required
By October 31, 2025: Hospital billing teams and administrators planning to appeal Rate Year 2026 DSH determinations should note the corrected deadline is Friday, October 31, 2025 (not October 30). Contact Bureau of Rate Development and Analysis at 217-785-0710 for assistance with DSH appeals.