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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
Days to comply

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

Action needed
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.