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Provider Notice issued 09/18/2024

 

To:

Enrolled Transportation Providers

​Date September 18, 2024
​Re:
Publicly Owned Transportation Providers – Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Supplemental Payments

This notice informs providers enrolled in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) program that payment for FY2024 (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024), will be due by October 31st, 2024.

ACH Direct Debit is the preferred method of payment for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) payments. Providers should complete the ACH HFS3881G form and return it to HFS at HFS.GEMT@Illinois.gov

HFS 3881G ACH/Wire Transfers Form Completion Instructions

Agency Information

 

 

Field

Completion

Federal Program Name

Name of GEMT Provider

Agency Identifier

HFS

Agency Location Code

478

ACH Format

CCD+ (ACH Credit)  or  CTX (Wire Transfer)

Address

GEMT Provider address

Contact Person Name

The person the Illinois Treasurer’s Office contacts to set up the ACH

Telephone Number

Telephone number of Contact

Additional Information

Email address of Contact

 

 

Payee/Company Information

 

 

Field

Completion

Name

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

SSN No. or Taxpayer ID No.

371320188

Address

201 South Grand Avenue East

Springfield, IL 62763

Contact Person Name

Donavon Patton

Telephone Number

217-785-9623

 

Financial Institution Information

This is completed by the Illinois Treasurer’s Office.

If you choose not to participate in the ACH process, then you may still remit payment via check noting “GEMT Payment” to the address noted below. Please include the invoice number on the check.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Bureau of Fiscal Operations - GEMT
PO Box 19491
Springfield, IL 62794-9491

 

Questions regarding the program should be sent to HFS.GEMT@illinois.gov or the Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565.

 

Kelly Cunningham, Administrator
Division of Medical Programs