MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Reporting Requirements of American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Funding for SLP Providers
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 18, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services requires Supportive Living Program (SLP) providers to complete reporting templates documenting how American Rescue Plan Act funding ($26 per day rate increase from April 2021-March 2022) was spent on allowable activities like staff wages and bonuses. Providers must submit detailed expenditure reports and performance metrics through the HFS CARES/ARPA Portal.
Action Required
SLP providers must complete the ARP funding reporting template in the HFS CARES/ARPA Portal documenting expenditures of the $26 per day rate increase funding from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. Include beneficiary information, costs claimed for allowable expenses (wages, bonuses, hiring initiatives), and performance measures showing employee hours and wages for Q2 2019-2023. If disagreeing with calculated funding amounts, submit a signed letter on provider letterhead detailing actual funding received and resident days paid. Attend optional webinar January 30th at 11am for guidance.