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Temporary Transportation Prior Approval Requirement Changes due to COVID-19
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Due to COVID-19, Illinois temporarily waived documentation requirements for non-emergency medical transportation from March 1, 2020 through the end of the public health emergency. The HFS 2270 Physician Certification Statement form and participant signatures are no longer required for prior approvals or claims.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should update transportation claim submission processes to remove requirements for HFS 2270 Physician Certification Statement forms and participant signatures for non-emergency medical transportation claims. Verify that alternative medical destinations (tents, converted facilities) are accepted as valid transport locations. Monitor the Coronavirus Updates page for when these temporary changes end.