Verified October 10, 2026 against the statutes, regulations and sources cited below. The state decides every application. All states
What suppliers miss in Illinois
- The Act is scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028 unless the legislature extends it.
- Licensees need $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance, including products and professional liability.
- Advertising must include the statement "Licensed in the State of Illinois."
Does Illinois require a DME supplier license?
No entity may provide home medical equipment and services in Illinois without an IDFPR license. The Act covers prescription-labeled equipment such as oxygen, ventilators, apnea monitors, TENS units, feeding pumps, hospital beds and power wheelchairs, but not scooters. Providers accredited under home care standards by a recognized accrediting body are exempt.
- DME or HME license
- Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider License
- Issued by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Citation: 225 ILCS 51; 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1253
What does a Illinois DME license cost?
- Initial: $300 (as of October 2026)
- Renewal: $100 per year of the three-year term (as of October 2026)
Citation: 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1253.70
How often does a Illinois DME license renew?
- Renews every three years
- Due March, every third year
Who must be on staff at a licensed Illinois location?
The application names the person in charge of day-to-day operations, and a change of that person is filed with the Department. Staff who deliver, maintain, clean and manage equipment need documented annual continuing education.
Citation: 225 ILCS 51/35; 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1253.20
Does Medicare accreditation count in Illinois?
A provider accredited under home care standards by a recognized accrediting body is exempt from the Act. The rule names The Joint Commission and ACHC, plus any body the board recommends and IDFPR approves. A licensee that renews without accreditation proof is inspected.
Citation: 225 ILCS 51/15(b)(2); 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1253.10, 1253.80
Licensing in Illinois?
We confirm what Illinois requires for the products you sell, prepare the application and every attachment for your owner or officer to sign, and track it to a decision. A state DME license is $699 per state.