MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Reissue of Chapter D-200, Handbook for Providers of Encounter Clinic Services
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Family Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Aug 11, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has reissued Chapter D-200 handbook for encounter clinic services with clarifications on provider enrollment, covered/non-covered services, and billing limitations. No actual policy changes were made - this is a clarification reissue of existing policies.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a clarification reissue with no policy changes. Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, and Encounter Rate Clinics in Illinois should review the updated handbook for clarified guidance on enrollment, covered services, and billing procedures.