MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Increases to Reimbursement for Physician Services
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Feb 1, 2009
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is increasing reimbursement rates for physician services effective February 1, 2009. The increases apply to inpatient neonatal and pediatric critical care, office consultations for patients 0-20 years, and preventive visits by MCH and Illinois Health Connect PCPs for patients 21+.
Action Required
Review the attached procedure code chart (referenced but not provided in policy text) to identify specific codes receiving rate increases. Update billing system with new reimbursement rates for HFS/Medicaid patients effective February 1, 2009. Monitor for additional details on office consultation add-ons for patients 21+ starting June 1, 2009.