MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Launch of Electronic Health Record Provider Incentive Payment (EHR/PIP) Program
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Sep 5, 2011
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois is launching the Electronic Health Record Provider Incentive Payment (EHR/PIP) program effective September 5, 2011, allowing eligible Medicaid providers to receive incentive payments for adopting and meaningfully using certified EHR technology. Providers must register with federal CMS and attest to meeting program requirements through the HFS MEDI system.
Action Required
By September 5, 2011: Eligible providers (Advanced Practice Nurses, Dentists, FQHCs, Physicians, RHCs) must register for the EHR incentive program at the federal CMS Web site. By mid-November 2011: Complete attestation via HFS MEDI Web site to confirm meeting program requirements. Ensure HFS provider enrollment and MEDI registration are complete before participating.