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Update on Integrated Health Homes and New Behavioral Health Initiatives for Children with Complex Behavioral Health Needs

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Illinois HFS is introducing comprehensive community-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs, including High-Fidelity Wraparound, Intensive Home-Based Services, Respite, Therapeutic Mentoring, and Family Peer Support. The Integrated Health Home program is also being updated to target individuals with chronic conditions and social determinants of health needs.

Action Required

Action needed
By July 1, 2021: Billing team should prepare for new community-based behavioral health service codes and Integrated Health Home billing procedures. Monitor for upcoming billing guidance and fee schedules for High-Fidelity Wraparound, Intensive Home-Based Services, Respite, Therapeutic Mentoring, and Family Peer Support services. Update provider enrollment systems to accommodate new IHH eligibility criteria focused on social determinants of health.