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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 05/01/15

Reimbursement Rate Reductions Effective May 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015

To:​ Long Term Care Facilities - Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Supportive Living Program (SLP), Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRF)​
​Date: ​May 1, 2015
​Re: Reimbursement Rate Reductions Effective May 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015      ​

This Notice informs certain long term care providers that as a result of

Public Act 99-0002 (pdf), the Department is required to reduce reimbursement rates and payments paid to providers of certain services for dates of service on or after May 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.

All components of claims reimbursement will be calculated using current reimbursement rates and methodologies and then reduced by 12.6% for the following long term care providers:

  • Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act;

  • Supportive Living Program (SLPs); and

  • Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRFs).

Please visit the Department website for the most current HFS Medicaid Reimbursement rates.

These reductions apply to fee-for-service reimbursement.  If services are being provided under a Managed Care Organization (MCO) or Managed Care Community Network (MCCN) contract, please refer to those contractual terms.

If you require a rate letter specific to your facility or if you have other questions, contact the Bureau of Rate Development and Analysis (217) 524-7396.

Felicia F. Norwood, Director

Healthcare and Family Services