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Remote Automated Pharmacy System Enrollment
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pharmacy·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 27, 2015
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid now allows Remote Automated Pharmacy Systems (RAPS) to enroll as providers using their home pharmacy's DEA number on enrollment applications, since DEA won't license these remote devices. All other enrollment information must be specific to the remote pharmacy location.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams unless your practice operates or plans to enroll Remote Automated Pharmacy Systems in Illinois Medicaid. If applicable, contact pharmacy billing consultant at 877-782-5565 Option 7 for enrollment guidance.