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Handbook for Home Health Agencies Re-Issue
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Sep 26, 2007
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid has re-issued the Handbook for Home Health Agencies with updated policies including expanded nursing services, new participation requirements for specialized care agencies, and replacement of documentation requirements with long-term approval processes.
Action Required
Immediately: Home health agencies in Illinois must review the updated handbook available at http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/handbooks/chapter200.html. Update internal policies to reflect new participation requirements for nursing agencies, expanded covered services for DCFS In Home Shift Nursing and Personal Care Services, and new approval processes for services beyond 60 days. Contact Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565 with questions.