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Chapter BC-200, Handbook for Birth Center Services – Availability on the Internet
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · OB-GYN·Provider Notice
Effective date
Dec 20, 2013
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois has established a new Birth Center Services handbook allowing licensed birth centers to enroll in the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) and receive reimbursement for delivery services, observation services, and facility transfer fees. All payments are subject to a 3.5% rate reduction under the SMART Act.
Action Required
Illinois birth centers only: Review the new Birth Center Services handbook and Birth Center Fee Schedule on the Illinois HFS website to understand enrollment requirements and reimbursement rates. Contact UB-04 medical assistance consultant at 1-877-782-5565 with questions about billing procedures for delivery services, observation services, and facility transfer fees.