Traditional MedicareAdministrativeMedium impact
Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccines
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 31, 2007
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Long-term care facilities in Illinois must now obtain and administer influenza vaccines directly for the 2007 season, with billing responsibility split based on Medicare Part B coverage status. Facilities with Medicaid-only residents can have pharmacies bill the state department, while facilities with Medicare Part B residents must purchase vaccines and bill Medicare directly.
Action Required
Immediately: Long-term care facilities must arrange vaccine procurement for 2007 influenza season. Facilities should contact vaccine suppliers to pre-book orders, obtain physician orders for vaccine administration as required by Department of Public Health, and establish billing workflows - pharmacies bill state department for Medicaid-only residents, facilities bill Medicare for residents with Part B coverage. Contact Bureau of Long Term Care at 217-524-7245 for facility questions or Bureau of Pharmacy Services at 217-782-5565 ext. 7 for pharmacy questions.