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MDS Based Reimbursement System - Time Frame for Transmittal of the MDS
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Aug 27, 2003
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois has extended the timeframe for nursing facilities to electronically transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to the state database from 7 days to 31 days after assessment completion. This change is effective immediately for Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facilities.
Action Required
Immediately: Nursing facilities must update their MDS transmission procedures to allow up to 31 days (instead of 7 days) for electronic submission of completed assessments to the Illinois State MDS database. Administrative staff should update internal workflows and deadlines accordingly.