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Psychiatric Services Provided Within Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) Extended Through June 30, 2018
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Psychiatry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 3, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid is extending enhanced payment rates for certain psychiatric services provided by physicians and Advanced Practice Nurses partnering with Community Mental Health Centers through June 30, 2018. Providers must continue following the billing instructions from the October 19, 2016 Provider Notice to receive the enhanced payments.
Action Required
By June 30, 2018: Providers partnering with Community Mental Health Centers must continue following the billing instructions issued in the October 19, 2016 Provider Notice to receive enhanced psychiatric service payments. Contact Medical Assistance Consultant at 877-782-5565 for questions about billing requirements.