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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, which contains updated policies and procedures for billing optometric services to Medicaid. The updated handbook is available online and providers are encouraged to review it in its entirety to ensure proper billing practices.
Action Required
Immediately: Optometry providers should download and review the updated Handbook for Providers of Optometric Services from the Illinois HFS website at http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/handbooks/chapter200.html. Review billing procedures to ensure compliance with updated policies for Medicaid optometric services reimbursement.