MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Updated Timelines for Reporting Admissions and Resident Status Changes
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois updated reporting timelines for long-term care facilities, requiring admission reports within 45 days and status changes (deaths, discharges) within 15 days through MEDI system or EDI vendor. All transactions must retain confirmation numbers for audit purposes.
Action Required
This policy only affects Long Term Care facilities (SNF, ICF/IID, SMHRF, SLP providers) in Illinois for Medicaid reporting requirements. Most medical billing teams are not impacted unless they work specifically with Illinois long-term care facility billing.