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Change to Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Criteria for Stairs/Lifting Assistance per Public Act 102-1037 Effective December 1, 2022
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Dec 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid now allows ground ambulance services for stairs/lifting assistance at medical facilities when other transportation cannot be secured, effective December 1, 2022. This expands covered ambulance services and updates prior approval criteria and required forms.
Action Required
By December 1, 2022: Billing team must update prior authorization procedures for non-emergency ambulance transports to include stairs/lifting assistance scenarios. Use updated HFS 2270 (Physician Certification Statement) and HFS 2271 (Certification of Transportation Services) forms. Ensure documentation shows other transportation providers were unavailable. Contact Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565 for FFS questions or applicable HCI MCO for managed care.