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Timeframes for the Submission of Admission Information by LTC Facilities
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Dec 15, 2014
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Long-term care facilities in Illinois must now electronically submit admission information through the MEDI system instead of hard copy packets, with strict 15-business-day deadlines. Late submissions will result in adjusted admission dates that could affect Medicaid coverage timing.
Action Required
By December 15, 2014: Long-term care billing teams must transition from paper HFS forms (1156, 26, 2536) to electronic submission through MEDI system or EDI vendors. Submit all admission information within 15 business days of specified trigger dates (screening receipt, admission date, or Medicaid approval). Record Transaction Audit Numbers for each submission. Late submissions will result in DHS using receipt date as admission date, potentially affecting Medicaid coverage start dates.