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HFS 2270 Physician Certification Statement and Transportation Provider Complaint Portal
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Nov 7, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois HFS emphasizes proper completion of HFS 2270 Physician Certification Statement forms for non-emergency transportation from hospitals and long-term care facilities. A new complaint portal allows transportation providers to report facilities that fail to complete forms properly, with potential consequences including audits, penalties, and Medicaid termination.
Action Required
Illinois hospitals and long-term care facilities must ensure proper completion of HFS 2270 Physician Certification Statement forms for all non-emergency transportation via ground ambulance, medicar/wheelchair van, or service car transport. Review the PowerPoint presentation on the Department's website as a reference guide. Failure to provide properly completed forms may result in audits, recoupment, penalties, payment suspension, or Medicaid termination.