MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Cessation of Supportive Living Program (SLP) Providers as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Retailers and Ending SNAP Benefits for SLP Participants
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2023, Supportive Living Program (SLP) providers will no longer be authorized SNAP retailers and participants will lose SNAP benefits eligibility. To compensate, Medicaid will provide a temporary $6.15 per day rate increase for two meals per day for SLP participants receiving Medicaid assistance.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify if your practice provides services to SLP facilities in Illinois. If so, monitor for updated Medicaid reimbursement rates reflecting the $6.15 per day increase for meal services and ensure proper billing for SLP participants who will no longer have SNAP benefits starting January 1, 2023.