The timeline varies by license type. For Home Services Agencies, IDPH may issue a provisional license within 60–90 days if your application is complete. Home Nursing and Home Healthcare licenses take longer due to stricter RN and clinical requirements.
SEBS helps you prepare complete applications to reduce delays.
Yes. Your business must be registered with the Illinois Secretary of State and active before applying to IDPH or DHS. SEBS helps with business formation and registration filings, ensuring you are set up correctly.
Typically required documents include:
- Business registration (Articles of Incorporation/LLC)
- Proof of insurance
- IDPH/DHS application forms
- Policy & procedure manuals
- Supervising RN credentials (for Home Nursing/Home Health)
Staff background checks
Job descriptions and organizational chart
SEBS provides document preparation and review for full compliance.
If deficiencies are cited, you must submit a Plan of Correction (POC) within a set timeframe. The POC explains how you will correct and prevent issues. SEBS specializes in drafting clear, acceptable POCs that meet IDPH requirements.
SEBS provides mock surveys, staff training, and compliance checklists based on Illinois regulations. We review policies, client files, and staff records to identify gaps before surveyors do.
Medicaid enrollment in Illinois typically takes 30–90 days, depending on completeness and agency readiness. SEBS manages your application, required forms, and IMPACT system setup to speed up approval.
Credentialing is the process of getting your agency or providers approved by insurance companies and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) so you can bill for services.
Without it, you cannot receive reimbursement. SEBS streamlines the credentialing
process to avoid delays.
Yes. We provide billing services that reduce claim denials, improve revenue cycle management, and ensure faster payments. Our experts handle claim submissions, follow-ups, and reconciliation so your cash flow stays healthy.
Yes. SEBS offers back-office support including HR, compliance documentation, payroll, and accounting. This allows agencies to focus on client care while we manage the administrative side.
IDOA (Illinois Department on Aging) enrollment is required if you want to provide services through state-funded senior care programs. SEBS guides you through the application process, documentation, and compliance requirements so you can serve older adult populations under state programs.