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Reporting Resident Death - New Telefax Telephone Number
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 6, 2003
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Human Services changed the telefax number for reporting resident deaths in long-term care facilities from the previous number to 217-557-0474. Facilities must use this new fax number when submitting Form DPA 1156 within five working days of a resident's death.
Action Required
Immediately: Long-term care facilities must update their procedures to use the new telefax number 217-557-0474 when reporting resident deaths using Form DPA 1156. Update facility protocols and ensure staff are aware of the new fax number. Continue to retain fax confirmations as documentation.