MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Rate Increases
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Psychiatry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Reimbursement rates increased for community mental health services provided by licensed practitioners, nurses, and mental health professionals effective January 1, 2006. Rate increases apply to services billed to Medicaid, HFS, DCFS, and other specified payers.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify updated reimbursement rates are applied to community mental health services for licensed practitioners (LPHA), nurses (RN/LPN), and mental health professionals (MHP). Check rate schedules on Department of Human Services website at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ and HFS website at http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/ for current coding and rate information. Update billing system with new rates for Medicaid, HFS, DCFS, and local mental health authority claims.