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Interim Appeals Process for Non-emergency Ambulance Services
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Emergency Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2012
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid has established an interim appeals process for non-emergency ambulance services, effective July 1, 2012. Providers must submit written appeals to First Transit Inc. within 60 days of denial decisions, including supporting documentation.
Action Required
For ambulance providers only: When appealing non-emergency ambulance service denials, submit written appeals to First Transit Inc. at 799 Roosevelt Road, Building 4, Suite 200, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5908 within 60 calendar days. Include brief statement of issue and supporting documentation. Most medical practices are not affected by this change.