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Reimbursement Rate Reductions Effective May 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Podiatry·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 1, 2015
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid is implementing a 16.75% reduction in reimbursement rates for all podiatric services from May 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Providers should continue billing usual charges as the system will automatically apply the reduced rates.
Action Required
Immediately through June 30, 2015: Billing team must review the revised fee schedule posted on the HFS website to understand expected reimbursement amounts. Continue billing usual and customary charges for all podiatric procedures as normal - the 16.75% reduction will be applied automatically by the system. Monitor cash flow due to reduced payments during this period.