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Pre-Admission Screening Process for Long Term Care Admissions

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Illinois implemented changes to pre-admission screening requirements for long-term care facilities, requiring Care Coordination Units to complete screenings within one day and be available seven days a week. Medicaid reimbursement is not allowed until required pre-admission screenings (Level I and PASRR) are completed.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: For Illinois providers referring patients to long-term care facilities, ensure all pre-admission screenings (Level I and PASRR) are completed before admission. Contact Care Coordination Units at least 24 hours before discharge to nursing facilities. Claims will be rejected for LTC services provided before required screenings are completed.