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Abandoned Newborns – Hospital Responsibility to Submit Medicaid Application per Public Act 103-0501
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2024, hospitals in Illinois must now submit Medicaid applications for abandoned newborns (30 days old or less) using form HFS-2378H via email to HFS.ACA@illinois.gov. This requirement comes from Public Act 103-0501 amending the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act.
Action Required
Immediately: Hospital billing teams must establish workflow to complete and submit form HFS-2378H to HFS.ACA@illinois.gov with email subject line 'Abandoned Newborn Application' for any abandoned newborns 30 days old or less. Contact hospital billing consultant at 877-782-5565 for questions. Note that coverage is limited to 12 months and requires new application for continued coverage.