MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Change in Billing for Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) Inmates
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Emergency Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 16, 2011
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Effective May 16, 2011, ambulance providers must bill HFS directly for ground or air transport of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) inmates between inpatient hospitals. Previously, these services were billed to the IDOC or IDJJ medical vendor.
Action Required
Immediately: Ambulance providers must update billing procedures to submit claims directly to HFS for IDOC and IDJJ inmate transport between hospitals for dates of service May 16, 2011 and after. Continue billing IDOC/IDJJ medical vendor for services prior to May 16, 2011. Contact Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565, Option #3, then Option #3 for questions.