MedicaidReimbursementLow impact
DD Wage Increase
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois is implementing wage rate increases for facilities serving individuals with developmental disabilities, effective July 1, 2018. Provider reimbursement rates will increase to fund a minimum $0.50 per hour wage increase for non-executive staff ($0.54 in Chicago to meet minimum wage requirements).
Action Required
No immediate action required for most medical billing teams. This policy affects specialized developmental disability facilities and community-based organizations in Illinois. If your practice provides services to ID/DD facilities, verify that updated reimbursement rates are reflected in contracts and billing systems.