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Handbook for Providers of Optometric Services Re-Issue – Availability on the Internet
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Optometry, Ophthalmology·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 22, 2009
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has re-issued the Handbook for Providers of Optometric Services and made it available online. This is an informational notice directing optometrists, optical companies, and physicians to review the updated handbook which contains policies and procedures necessary for receiving payment for optometric services.
Action Required
Optometry providers should review the re-issued Handbook for Providers of Optometric Services available at http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/handbooks/chapter200.html to ensure compliance with current payment policies. Contact Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565 for questions.