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Terminated/Suspended Providers and Barred Entities and Individuals
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jun 26, 2009
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medical Assistance Program providers must screen all employees and contractors against federal and state sanctions lists to ensure they are not terminated, suspended, or barred from healthcare programs. Claims for services provided by sanctioned individuals will be denied and payments may be recovered.
Action Required
Immediately: All providers must check the HHS-OIG LEIE database and Illinois HFS OIG sanctions list before hiring any employees or contractors. Establish periodic re-screening procedures for existing staff. Register for email notifications when the Illinois sanctions list is updated. Contact Illinois HFS OIG at hfs.oigwebmaster@illinois.gov or 217-557-5996 to confirm eligibility for questionable individuals. Failure to comply will result in claim denials, payment recovery, and potential program termination.