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Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security Benefits
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Social Security Administration benefits increased effective January 2006, with automated budgeting for Medical Assistance residents in long-term care facilities. Facilities received provider-specific listings of affected residents and must verify SSA benefit amounts match notices or contact caseworkers for corrections.
Action Required
Verify that SSA benefit amounts received by residents match the amounts listed in client notices CN #05.20. If amounts do not agree or resident names are missing from notices, contact the assigned caseworker immediately for income amount corrections. Report future income changes to DHS local office through usual procedures after January 2006.