MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
HFS CARES Portal is Open for Dental Provider Applications
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Dentistry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Nov 9, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The HFS CARES Portal is now open for Illinois dental providers enrolled with Medicaid to apply for COVID-19 pandemic stability payments. The portal is available from November 9, 2020 through November 20, 2020, and funds must be used for COVID-related expenses incurred between March 1 and December 30, 2020.
Action Required
By November 20, 2020 at 12:00 noon: Dental providers enrolled with Illinois Medicaid should apply for CARES funding through the HFS CARES Portal at https://caresapp.hfs.illinois.gov. Submit application with documentation of COVID-related expenses from March 1 to December 30, 2020. Final report required by January 31, 2021.