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Address Change for Remitting Monies Remaining in Deceased Patient Accounts
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 24, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has updated the mailing address for remitting monies remaining in deceased patient accounts. Nursing facilities must now use a new P.O. Box address in Springfield, Illinois for all such payments.
Action Required
Immediately: Long-term care facilities and nursing homes must update their records with the new remittance address: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Bureau of Collections Technical Recovery Section P.O. Box 19146 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9146. Update billing procedures for handling deceased patient account balances owed to HFS.