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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 06/29/2026

Publicly Owned Transportation Providers – Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Supplemental Payments

To:
 Enrolled Transportation Providers
​Re:
 Publicly Owned Transportation Providers – Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Supplemental Payments
Date: June 29, 2026

This notice informs providers enrolled in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) program that payment for FY2026 Quarter 3 (1/1/2026 – 3/31/2026), will be due by July 31, 2026. 

Forms of Payment

Preferred Payment Method: ACH Direct Debit
A provider-initiated ACH Direct Debit is the preferred method of payment. Providers may request Form 3881 by contacting HFS at: HFS.GEMT@Illinois.gov  

Alternative Payment Method: Check
Providers electing not to utilize the ACH process, may remit payment via check.  Please make checks payable to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and include the invoice number and note “GEMT Payment”. 

Mail to:

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services 
Bureau of Fiscal Operations – GEMT 
P.O. Box 19491 
Springfield, IL 62794-9491

For questions regarding the GEMT program, email HFS.GEMT@Illinois.gov   

 

Laura Phelan, Administrator
Division of Medical Programs