MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Rate Increase for Ambulance Providers
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Emergency Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid is implementing a 12% rate increase for both emergency and non-emergency ambulance providers effective July 1, 2018. This increase applies to both base rates and mileage rates for fee-for-service reimbursement under Public Act 100-0587.
Action Required
Effective July 1, 2018: Billing team should update fee schedules to reflect the 12% increase in ambulance rates for Illinois Medicaid fee-for-service claims. Contact individual HealthChoice Illinois Managed Care plans for their specific reimbursement information. Review the revised fee schedule on the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services website.