Rate Increase for In-Home Nurses Now Approved
HFS has received the necessary federal approval for the Jan. 1, 2025, rate increase to take effect.
We have an important update on the rate increase for in-home nurses originally set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has received the necessary federal approvals for the rate increase to take effect.
You will see the updated rates reflected on your next Prior Authorization for In-Home Shift Nursing letter (also known as the 2352).
The rate increase affects:
- Registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN) and certified nursing assistant (CNA) care
- In-home and facility-based respite care
- Nurse training rates
The increased rates are:
- RN, $57.78 per hour
- LPN, $48.15 per hour
- CNA, $32.10 per hour
You can find the updated rate table on our website’s Home Care Rate Table page.
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) will begin paying nursing agencies the newly approved rate when our new CarePay claims software system goes live. We currently expect to launch CarePay in mid-May.
We are communicating with our enrolled home nursing agencies about this update as well.
After we transition to CarePay, DSCC will work with home nursing agencies to adjust payments for nursing services dating back to Jan. 1.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your DSCC Care Coordinator. We are here to help!