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Facility Compliance in Completing the HFS 2270, Physician Certification Statement for Non-Emergency Transportation
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois requires mandatory completion of HFS 2270 Physician Certification Statement form for all non-emergency transportation originating from hospitals or long-term care facilities. Transportation providers must notify the state if facilities fail to provide properly completed forms.
Action Required
Immediately: Ensure HFS 2270 Physician Certification Statement is completed and signed for every non-emergency transportation (ground ambulance, medicar/wheelchair van, or service car) originating from hospital or long-term care facility. Use most recent version (07-19) from Department website. If not receiving properly completed forms from facilities, notify Illinois Department via email to hfs.transportation@illinois.gov.