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Chapter B-200, Handbook for Providers of Chiropractic Services- SMART Act Revision
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Chiropractic·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2012
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid has implemented the SMART Act limiting chiropractic services to participants under age 21 only, effective July 1, 2012. The policy provides updated handbook pages covering reimbursement, covered services, and non-covered services for chiropractic providers.
Action Required
Immediately: Verify all chiropractic claims are for patients under age 21 before submission to Illinois Medicaid. Update billing system to flag chiropractic services for patients 21 and older. Download updated handbook pages HFS B-202, B-203, B-204, and Appendix B-1 from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services website. Contact Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565 with questions.