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Illinois Medicaid HIV Testing Recommendation and Policy

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Illinois Medicaid is reminding providers about existing HIV testing coverage and opt-out testing policies. This is informational guidance reinforcing 2008 law changes that allow routine HIV testing for all patients aged 13-64 without written consent or pre-test counseling.

Action Required

Action needed
No immediate action required. This is informational guidance about existing Illinois Medicaid HIV testing coverage and opt-out testing procedures that have been in effect since 2008. Providers may review current HIV testing practices to ensure alignment with CDC recommendations for routine testing of patients aged 13-64.