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Publicly Owned Transportation Supplemental Payments for Providers – Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT)
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Specialty Services
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Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services issued a payment notice for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) providers. Payment for Q2 2026 services (October-December 2025) is due by April 30, 2026, with ACH Direct Debit as the preferred payment method.
Action Required
By April 30, 2026: Transportation providers enrolled in Illinois GEMT program must submit payment for Q2 2026 services. Contact HFS.GEMT@Illinois.gov to request Form 3881 for ACH Direct Debit (preferred method) or mail check payable to Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to P.O. Box 19491, Springfield, IL 62794-9491. Include invoice number and note 'GEMT Payment' on check.