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Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Safety Net Determination
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois has completed its annual safety net hospital determination for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, with results posted on the Department's website. This determination affects which hospitals qualify for safety net status and associated Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams. Hospital administrators should verify their facility's safety net status by checking the Department's website at the provided link to understand any potential impact on Medicaid reimbursement rates.