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Chapter K-200, Handbook for Hospice Agencies - Reissue
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Palliative Care·Provider Notice
Effective date
Nov 7, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid has reissued the Handbook for Hospice Agencies with updated physician certification requirements and new guidance on IMPACT system enrollment and payment systems. Key change: hospices must now obtain oral certification within 2 days if written certification cannot be obtained, with written certification required before claim submission.
Action Required
Immediately: Hospice billing teams must update workflows to ensure oral physician certification is obtained within 2 calendar days if written certification cannot be obtained, and written certification must be secured before submitting any claims for payment. Review the complete reissued handbook for IMPACT system enrollment instructions and two-tier routine home care payment system changes. Contact hospice billing consultant at 1-877-782-5565 for questions.