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COVID-19 Vaccine Administration – Free to Medical Assistance Program Participants and the Uninsured
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Family Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 15, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
COVID-19 vaccine administration must be provided at no cost to Medicaid participants (fee-for-service and managed care) and uninsured individuals, including undocumented persons. Providers should bill Medicaid programs or HRSA for reimbursement at Medicare rates, and cannot refuse vaccination services when vaccines are available.
Action Required
Immediately: Ensure COVID-19 vaccine administration is provided at no cost to Medicaid participants and uninsured patients. Billing team must submit claims to appropriate Medicaid program (fee-for-service or HealthChoice Illinois managed care) for covered participants, and to HRSA COVID-19 Claims Reimbursement Portal for uninsured patients. Front desk staff must not turn away eligible patients when vaccines are available.