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Handbook for Providers of Transportation Services Re-Issue
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Transportation providers must now submit post approval requests for non-emergency transportation services within 15 days after the date of service, effective January 1, 2006. The policy also clarifies billing procedures for additional passengers and DCFS ward authorizations.
Action Required
By January 1, 2006: Transportation providers must update billing workflows to ensure post approval requests for non-emergency transportation are submitted to the transportation approval agent within 15 days of service date per 89 IL Admin Code 140.491. Review updated handbook for billing procedure clarifications on additional passengers and DCFS ward services. Late submissions after 15 days may result in claim denials.