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An Overview of the Preadmission and Conversion Screenings Process for Potential Supportive Living Program Participants
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Feb 20, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy clarifies the preadmission and conversion screening processes for Supportive Living Program (SLP) participants in Illinois. It updates procedures for determining Nursing Facility Level of Care eligibility and requires mental health/developmental disability evaluations to be completed before transfer rather than after.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. This is an informational notice for SLP providers regarding screening processes and does not affect billing codes or reimbursement procedures.