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Chapter HK-200, Handbook for Providers of Healthy Kids Services Reissue
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 9, 2015
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has reissued the complete Handbook for Providers of Healthy Kids Services, Chapter HK-200, which covers policy and procedures for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program guidelines. Providers are strongly encouraged to review the entire updated document to ensure compliance with current Medicaid pediatric service delivery requirements.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team and providers must download and review the updated Healthy Kids Handbook (pdf) and Healthy Kids Appendices (pdf) from the Illinois HFS website to understand current EPSDT program guidelines and policy changes. Direct any questions to the Bureau of Quality Management at 217-557-5438.