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COVID-19 Treatment and Testing Billing Guidance for Uninsured and Insured Patients
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Dec 18, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy reminds providers that uninsured patients should never be billed directly for COVID-19 testing or treatment services. Providers must use specific reimbursement programs (HRSA for treatment, HFS for testing) and must reimburse any uninsured patients who have already paid out-of-pocket.
Action Required
Immediately: Stop billing uninsured patients for COVID-19 testing and treatment services. Reimburse any uninsured patients who have paid out-of-pocket for these services. Submit claims for uninsured COVID-19 treatment to HRSA portal and testing claims to HFS Uninsured COVID-19 Testing Program. For insured patients, continue billing their insurance but do not charge deductibles, co-pays, or cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing.