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Notice of Medicare Deadlines - Payment Adjustments and Hardship Exceptions
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2015
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Medicare will apply payment adjustments starting January 1, 2015, to eligible professionals who do not demonstrate meaningful use of EHR technology. Providers must attest to meaningful use by October 1, 2014, or apply for hardship exceptions by July 1, 2014, to avoid these payment reductions.
Action Required
By October 1, 2014: Eligible professionals must attest to meaningful use of EHR technology in either Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Program to avoid Medicare payment adjustments in 2015. Alternatively, by July 1, 2014: Submit Hardship Exception application with proof if meaningful use would cause significant hardship. Billing team should verify provider EHR attestation status to anticipate potential payment adjustments.