Meridian Medicaid Plan Prior Authorization Requirements for Hospice Services Reminder

Date: 05/07/26

Find helpful guidance and resources for Meridian Medicaid Plan (Meridian) prior authorization documentation requirements for Meridian members who receive hospice services using our Service Authorization Programs web page.

Note that prior authorization (PA) requests for hospice services must include the following documentation:

• A signed Certificate of Terminal Illness (CTI) form
• The appropriate Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) form:
  1592, 1593, or 1594, as applicable
• Medical forms are available on the HFS website: Medical Forms Numeric Listing

A requests submitted without a signed CTI and the correct HFS form may be returned or denied. Therefore, please ensure all required documentation is included to avoid processing delays.