MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Time Sensitive Update – Federal Provider Relief Fund Payments for Medicaid and CHIP Providers
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Sep 13, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The federal Provider Relief Fund Phase 2 General Distribution application deadline has been extended to September 13, 2020 for eligible Medicaid and CHIP providers. This funding opportunity provides COVID-19 CARES Act relief payments to qualifying healthcare providers who meet specific billing and operational requirements.
Action Required
By September 13, 2020: Eligible providers should review qualification criteria and apply for Phase 2 General Distribution funding if they billed Medicare fee-for-service in 2019, provided Medicaid/CHIP services between 2018-2019, filed federal tax returns for 2017-2019, and continued patient care after January 31, 2020. Visit the federal CMS dedicated website to complete application before deadline.