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False Claim Act
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2007
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Healthcare entities receiving $5 million or more annually in Medicaid payments must establish written False Claims Act policies for all employees, contractors, and agents. This includes policies for detecting fraud, waste, and abuse, plus whistleblower protections in employee handbooks.
Action Required
Immediately: Entities receiving $5M+ annually in Medicaid payments must establish written False Claims Act policies for all employees, contractors, and agents. Include fraud detection procedures, waste prevention protocols, and whistleblower protections in employee handbooks. HR and compliance teams must ensure contractors adopt these policies. Failure to comply may result in participation violations under 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.12.