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Psychiatric Services Provided Within Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) Extended Through December 31, 2017
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Psychiatry·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid is extending enhanced payments for certain psychiatric services provided by physicians and Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) partnering with Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) through December 31, 2017. Providers must continue following the billing instructions from the October 19, 2016 Provider Notice to receive these enhanced payments.
Action Required
Through December 31, 2017: Physicians and APNs partnering with participating Community Mental Health Centers must continue following the billing instructions issued in the October 19, 2016 Provider Notice to receive enhanced psychiatric service payments. Review the original October 2016 notice for specific billing requirements.