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Chapter 100 – Handbook for Providers of Medical Services, General Policy and Procedures Claim Procedures for County Jail Inmates
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Apr 5, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois has added new procedures for billing medical services provided to county jail inmates. Healthcare providers must now follow specific steps to obtain payment from both the county jail and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) for inmate medical care, with detailed information requirements for HFS pricing and reimbursement.
Action Required
Immediately: Illinois providers treating county jail inmates must update billing procedures to follow new Topic 112.10 requirements. Billing team should obtain updated Chapter 100 handbook pages HFS (12), (13), and (14) from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Implement dual billing process to collect payment from both county jails and HFS according to the new specified procedures and information requirements.