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Handbook for Providers of Transportation Services August 2008 Reissue
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2008
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid has updated the Handbook for Providers of Transportation Services with key changes including mandatory safety program certification for drivers and attendants (effective July 1, 2008), required prior approval for long-term care facility transportation (effective October 1, 2007), and a 20 business day deadline for post-approval requests.
Action Required
Immediately: Transportation providers must ensure all drivers and employee attendants have completed department-approved safety programs before transporting Medicaid participants. Obtain prior approval for all non-emergency transportation of long-term care residents. Submit post-approval requests within 20 business days of service dates. Round up mileage calculations to the nearest mile. Review complete updated handbook available on Illinois HFS website.