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Webinar: Overview of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pay-Scale Program
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is implementing a new CNA pay-scale subsidy program for nursing facilities, with Medicaid subsidies available for qualifying wage increases to CNAs based on experience and promotional roles. The program begins July 1, 2022, with a webinar scheduled for June 27, 2022.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams. This policy affects nursing facility operations and CNA wage structures rather than medical billing procedures. Nursing facilities should attend the June 27, 2022 webinar if participating in the program and submit required data via SharePoint if choosing to participate.