MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Assistance with Medical Benefits Application and MEDI
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Sep 17, 2010
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Human Services encourages long-term care facilities to assist residents with Medicaid applications and reminds providers about the MEDI system for eligibility verification. Facilities can serve as authorized representatives for residents and use the free MEDI system to check eligibility status, pending applications, and coverage details.
Action Required
Long-term care facilities should enroll in the MEDI system through the Training Page on the MEDI Website to verify resident eligibility. Staff should complete form IL444-2998 when serving as authorized representatives for residents applying for medical assistance. Contact Bureau of Long Term Care at 1-217-782-0545 for questions.