MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Long Term Care Admission Screening and Assessment Requirements
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Feb 14, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid has established new mandatory pre-admission screening and assessment requirements for long-term care facilities including Nursing Facilities, Supportive Living Programs, and Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities. All screenings must be completed through the AssessmentPro system before admission, and providers risk payment recoupment if services are provided before required pre-admission processes are completed.
Action Required
Immediately: Long-term care facilities must ensure all admissions complete required pre-admission screenings through AssessmentPro system before providing services. Hospitals must submit DON requests at least 24 hours prior to discharge. All admission transactions must be submitted electronically within 120 days of admission date. Failure to complete pre-admission processes will result in payment recoupment by Illinois Medicaid.