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December 2003 Update to Chapter 300: Handbook for Electronic Processing
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Dec 23, 2003
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Department of Public Aid has updated multiple sections of Chapter 300 Handbook for Electronic Processing, affecting electronic billing procedures for institutional, professional, and dental claims. Providers must update their handbook pages with December 2003 versions to ensure compliance with current electronic processing requirements.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update Chapter 300 Handbook for Electronic Processing by replacing outdated pages with December 2003 versions. Download updated pages from Illinois.gov/hfs website or request printed copies by writing to Provider Participation Unit at PO Box 19114, Springfield, IL 62794-9114. Replace pages for Topics 300-303 and Appendices 1, 2, 4, and 6 with current versions to ensure electronic claims processing compliance.