Medicare Cost Report Filing for Home Health & Hospice Agencies in Illinois
Cost Report Filing
Avoid filing your cost report late with us
25+ years of Medicare cost report experience — for home health,
hospice, home care, and wound care agencies across Chicagoland.
The Medicare cost report is one of the most consequential financial
documents your agency files each year. Errors, late submissions, or
improper cost allocations can trigger Medicare audits, payment
adjustments, or unexpected CAP liability repayments.
At Soriaga & Associates, we handle every type of cost report your
agency needs.
WHAT WE FILE
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No-utilization Medicare home health cost reports
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Low-utilization Medicare home health cost reports
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Full-utilization Medicare home health cost reports
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Hospice Medicare cost reports with CAP reconciliation
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IDOA (Illinois Department on Aging) cost reports
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DHS (Department of Human Services) cost reports
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CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) cost reports
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Electronic (iQIES) and mail submission to CMS and respective agencies
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Audit defense and documentation support
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Who is required to file a Medicare cost report?
A: All Medicare-certified home health agencies and hospice
organizations must file an annual cost report. Your deadline is
typically 5 months after your fiscal year end. Missing it can trigger
automatic payment suspension.
Q: How long does preparation take?
A: Typically 4–8 weeks depending on your records. We recommend
starting 3–4 months before your deadline. We provide a preparation
checklist when we begin.
Q: What if my previous cost report had errors?
A: We regularly assist agencies with amended filings and audit
defense. Contact us to discuss your situation.
Q: Can you help with IDOA and DHS cost reports too?
A: Yes. We prepare cost reports for all Illinois-funded programs
including IDOA, DHS, and CILA — not just Medicare.
Serving home health and hospice agencies in Lisle, Naperville,
Westmont, Chicago, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Aurora, and throughout
Illinois.
Call 630-491-1268 for a free cost report consultation.