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Homemaker Service and Enhanced Reimbursement Rate Increase and Methodology Change Effective August 1, 2017
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Aug 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid increased homemaker service reimbursement rates to $18.29 per hour, with an additional $1.77 per hour enhancement for providers offering health insurance to employees. These rate increases are effective August 1, 2017, and Managed Care Organizations are required to pay these updated rates.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify that Illinois Medicaid Managed Care Organizations are paying the correct homemaker service rates of $18.29 per hour (plus $1.77 enhancement if applicable) for claims since August 1, 2017. Review and resubmit any underpaid claims from August 2017 forward. Contact the Bureau of Long Term Care at (217) 524-4148 with questions about rate implementation.