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Coronavirus and Expanded Care Options
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 16, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid expands COVID-19 coverage and telehealth options effective immediately through June 1, 2020. Key changes include waiving prior authorizations for therapy services, supplies, home health and pharmacy items, plus broadening telehealth reimbursement to non-traditional sites.
Action Required
Immediately: Begin billing COVID-19 testing and treatment for uninsured and Medicaid members. Expand telehealth billing to include non-traditional sites and new communication methods. Stop requiring prior authorization for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy services, supply overages, home health services, and pharmacy items. Update billing system to reflect these temporary flexibilities through June 1, 2020. Maintain same documentation standards for telehealth as in-person visits.