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COVID-19 Uninsured Portal – Verifying Recipient Identification Number Generated for Service Date
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jun 23, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois identified a system issue where the COVID-19 Uninsured Portal incorrectly issued recipient identification numbers (RINs) that lack coverage for specific service dates through May 11, 2023. Providers must now verify all COVID portal RINs through MEDI system before billing.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify all RINs obtained from COVID-19 Uninsured Portal through MEDI system to confirm eligibility matches the service date. If RIN shows no coverage for the service date, contact Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565 to request coverage correction before submitting claims.