MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
340B Providers
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pharmacy·Provider Notice
Effective date
Dec 15, 2008
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
340B providers enrolled with HRSA must charge HFS (Illinois Medicaid) no more than their actual acquisition cost for drugs dispensed or administered to HFS clients. Pharmacies can add appropriate dispensing fees ($3.40 for brand, $4.60 for generic) to their actual acquisition cost.
Action Required
Immediately: 340B enrolled providers must verify billing rates to HFS do not exceed actual acquisition cost for drugs. Pharmacies should ensure claims include actual acquisition cost plus appropriate dispensing fee ($3.40 brand/$4.60 generic) in NCPDP usual & customary charge field (426-DQ). Contact Bureau of Pharmacy Services at 1-877-782-5565, Option 7 with questions.