MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Community-Based Behavioral Services Handbook - Reissue
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Psychiatry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Apr 28, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has reissued the Community Based Behavioral Services Handbook with updates for providers delivering Medicaid Rehabilitation Option Mental Health and Targeted Case Management services. The handbook contains guidance for billing and service delivery requirements under Illinois Medicaid programs.
Action Required
Immediately: Behavioral health providers should download and review the updated Community Based Behavioral Services Handbook from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Review the Revision History section to identify specific changes that may affect billing procedures, documentation requirements, or service delivery protocols for MRO-MH and TCM services. Contact the Bureau of Behavioral Health at 217-557-1000 or HFS.BHCompliance@illinois.gov with any questions about implementation.