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DME Handbook Update

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2005
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Illinois Medicaid updated their DME handbook effective January 1, 2005, changing reimbursement for respiratory care equipment from rental to purchase basis, except for ventilators and oxygen concentrators which remain rental-only. The policy also includes updated prior approval contact information and affects multiple DME categories including CPAP/BiPAP, apnea monitors, TENS units, and bone growth stimulators.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: DME providers must update their DME handbook pages with the January 2005 revisions available at the Illinois HFS website. Replace specific handbook pages M-210.5, M-211.1, M-212.21, M-212.23, M-212.24, M-212.71, M-212.72, and M-212.74 with new versions. Update billing procedures to bill respiratory care DME as purchase instead of rental, except for ventilators and oxygen concentrators which remain rental-only. Contact Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 877-782-5565 with questions.

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