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Motorized Wheelchairs
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Sep 12, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy update clarifies that Illinois nursing facilities are no longer required to report residents who receive motorized wheelchairs, but must still provide them when medically necessary. Non-custom electric wheelchairs are included in the Medicaid per diem, while custom wheelchairs require prior approval.
Action Required
No immediate action required for typical medical billing teams. This policy specifically applies to nursing facilities serving Medicaid patients in Illinois and does not affect standard outpatient billing practices.