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Informational Webinars Regarding the IM+CANS Provider Portal
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Psychiatry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is hosting informational webinars about the IM+CANS Provider Portal for mental health assessments. Providers can begin direct data entry on July 1, 2020, with batch upload capability required by October 1, 2020.
Action Required
By July 1, 2020: Mental health providers in Illinois should attend available webinars to learn IM+CANS Provider Portal functionality. By October 1, 2020: Complete system configuration for batch upload process if not using direct data entry. Contact HFS.BBH@illinois.gov for questions about the portal or HFS.CRSHelp@illinois.gov for technical batch upload questions.