When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Jul 26, 2021.

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Illinois Statewide Transition Plan (STP) Initial Approval

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Illinois Medicaid - HFS Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy providers in IL on Medicaid plans.

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy·Provider Notice

Effective date

Jul 26, 2021

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Illinois received CMS initial approval for its Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Transition Plan on July 26, 2021. This is an informational notice directing HCBS providers to review the approved plan and revisions available on the Illinois HFS website.

Action Required

Action needed

HCBS providers should review the CMS-approved Illinois Statewide Transition Plan and summary of revisions available at https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalClients/HCBS/Transition/Pages/default.aspx. Direct any questions to HFS.SWTransitionPlan@illinois.gov or 217-524-4148.

Related policy hubs

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