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MDS Training
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is offering mandatory MDS (Minimum Data Set) training for nursing facility staff to ensure accurate data submission before the new MDS-based reimbursement system launches July 1, 2006. Inaccurate MDS data will result in facilities receiving incorrect reimbursement rates that don't reflect actual resident care needs.
Action Required
Before July 1, 2006: Nursing facility staff must attend MDS training sessions scheduled March 13-30, 2006 at various Illinois locations. Contact Life Services Network (630-325-6170), Illinois Council for Long Term Care (773-478-6613), or Illinois Health Care Association (800-252-8988) for registration. Failure to submit accurate MDS data will result in incorrect reimbursement rates.