Repeal of 3.5% Rate Reduction per Public Act 102-0016 Effective July 1, 2021

This notice informs hospitals of a change in reimbursement policy for Institutional claims. This change applies to claims billed to the Medicaid fee-for-service program and the HealthChoice Illinois managed care plans.

Pursuant to Public Act 102-0016, the Department is repealing the 3.5% SMART Act (Public Act 97-0689) reduction to reimbursement for hospital services effective with inpatient admissions and outpatient dates of service on or after July 1, 2021.

Source: https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalProviders/notices/Pages/prn210826c.aspx