MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Reminder for Long Term Care Admission Processing
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jun 23, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Human Services is reinstating a 2020 policy for Long Term Care admission processing following the end of the Public Health Emergency. LTC providers will now process admissions with initial approval first, then collect detailed financial information via form HFS 3654 within 10 days after approval.
Action Required
Immediately: LTC billing staff must update admission workflows to process initial Medicaid and LTC approvals without requiring 12 months of bank statements upfront. After approval, ensure patients receive HFS 3654 form with 10-day completion deadline. Track form returns to prevent LTC service termination - failure to return form results in LTC coverage termination while maintaining basic Medicaid eligibility.