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Physician Certification Statement (PCS) and Certificate of Transportation Services (CTS) Form Updates
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Dec 13, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Updated forms HFS 2270 (PCS) and HFS 2271 (CTS) are now required for medical necessity certification of non-emergency medical transportation including ambulance, wheelchair van, and service car transports. These forms must be completed by medical professionals (not transportation providers) and are valid for 60 days for ambulance transport or 180 days for wheelchair/service car transport.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing workflows to ensure HFS 2270 forms are completed by hospital/LTC staff for facility-originating transports and HFS 2271 forms are completed by medical professionals for home-originating transports. Verify forms support medical necessity for the appropriate transport level. Ensure forms are obtained within 10 calendar days if transport could not be delayed. Contact Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565 for FFS Medicaid questions.