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Requirement for Long Term Care Providers to Submit Monthly Billing for Reimbursement Purposes – Delayed Implementation
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has delayed implementation of a new Long Term Care Direct Billing requirement from its original date to October 1, 2016. Long term care facilities must prepare to submit monthly billing under the new system starting with service dates on or after October 1, 2016.
Action Required
Before October 1, 2016: Long term care facilities (NF, ICF/IID, SLP, SMHRF) in Illinois must prepare for new direct billing requirements by monitoring the LTSS Long Term Care Direct Billing webpage for updates and implementation guidance. Contact Bureau of Long Term Care at 1-844-528-8444 with questions.