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Updates Regarding Preadmission Assessment Requirements for Long Term Care Providers
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Nov 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This notice reinforces existing preadmission assessment requirements for long-term care facilities using the AssessmentPro system. The key change is that COVID-related flexibility allowing assessments up to 10 days post-admission will end on November 1, 2022, requiring all assessments to be completed before admission for payment.
Action Required
By November 1, 2022: For patients being admitted to nursing facilities, SMHRFs, or SLPs, ensure all required preadmission assessments are completed in AssessmentPro BEFORE admission. Update workflows to remove the 10-day post-admission flexibility. Billing team must verify assessments are complete before submitting claims, as payment will not be allowed for admissions without completed assessments.