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Supportive Living Facility Admission Requirements
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 21, 2010
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Supportive Living Facilities (SLFs) are prohibited from requiring private payment for any set period before residents can apply for Medicaid. This policy clarifies that barriers to Medicaid applications are not allowed, and facilities that limit services to private pay residents risk losing their SLF certification.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams working with Supportive Living Facilities must ensure no private payment requirements exist before Medicaid applications. Review all SLF admission agreements and billing practices to remove any barriers to Medicaid eligibility determination. Contact facilities that require private payment periods as this violates federal regulations and could result in certification withdrawal.