MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Web-based Health Care Worker Registry and Fingerprint Checks
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Aug 26, 2009
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Public Health requires all Supportive Living Facilities to immediately begin using a Web-based Health Care Worker Registry for unlicensed staff background checks. Facilities must designate a Portal Registration Authority and prepare for implementation of fingerprint background checks that will be rolled out statewide from north to south.
Action Required
Immediately: Supportive Living Facilities must designate a Portal Registration Authority (PRA) to manage access to the Web-based Health Care Worker Registry. Enter employment information for all unlicensed staff (CNAs, housekeepers, activity, dietary, office staff) and forward UCIA background check results with employee coversheet to the Registry. Continue current name-check process until notified about fingerprint implementation.