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Chapter H-200, Handbook for Providers of Hospital Services Reissue – Availability on the Internet
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Nephrology, General Surgery·Provider Notice
Effective date
Sep 5, 2014
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Medicaid program has reissued their complete Handbook for Providers of Hospital Services (Chapter H-200), which now includes updated policy information, SMART Act requirements, and hospital rate reform guidance. This consolidated handbook provides essential billing and payment information for hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and dialysis facilities.
Action Required
Immediately: Hospital billing teams, ambulatory surgical centers, and renal dialysis facilities should review the updated Chapter H-200 handbook in its entirety to understand current Illinois Medicaid billing requirements and rate reforms. Contact UB-04 billing consultants at 1-877-782-5565 with questions about the updated policies.