Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
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Recent News About Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met Feb. 7
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met Friday, Feb. 7
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met Jan. 30
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met Thursday, Jan. 30
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Illinois marks 50 years of child support services with new initiatives
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Illinois Child Support Services program.
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met Jan.15
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met Wednesday, Jan.15
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Beacon launches mental health resource portal for Illinois youth
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative (CBHTI) have launched the BEACON care portal, a new resource for youth mental health services in Illinois.
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Illinois releases report on sickle cell treatment accessibility
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has released its inaugural report from the Advisory Council on Financing and Access to Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and other High-Cost Drugs.
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Illinois joins federal initiative aiming to enhance maternal health outcomes
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has announced its selection by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to join the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model.
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Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for doula and lactation consultant services
New services for pregnant and postpartum individuals enrolled in Illinois Medicaid are now available, expanding maternal and child health coverage.
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Advisory Council on Financing and Access to Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and Other High-Cost Drugs and Treatmen met Dec. 13
Advisory Council on Financing and Access to Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and Other High-Cost Drugs and Treatmen met Friday, Dec. 13
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Medicaid Managed Care Oversight Commission met Dec. 12
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Medicaid Managed Care Oversight Commission met Thursday, Dec. 12
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Medicaid Advisory Committee Autism Workgroup met Nov. 22
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Medicaid Advisory Committee Autism Workgroup met Friday, Nov. 22
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Nov. 19
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 19
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met Nov. 1
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met Friday, Nov. 1
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met Oct. 23
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 23
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Illinois expands certified community behavioral health clinics under new federal program
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has announced that 19 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are now providing mental health care and substance use treatment services as part of a federal Medicaid...
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Oct. 11
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Friday, Oct. 11
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Medicaid Advisory Committee met Oct. 3
Medicaid Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 3
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Illinois announces $6.5 million in grants for health coverage navigators
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Department of Insurance (IDOI) have announced that five healthcare organizations will receive a total of $6.5 million in grants through the Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program for Plan Year 2025. The awarded organizations are:
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Illinois resumes mandatory Medicaid provider revalidations paused during pandemic
Providers actively enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program will need to revalidate their enrollment status to continue providing services to Medicaid customers and bill Medicaid. This federal requirement was temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 federal public health emergency. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), which administers the Illinois Medicaid program, is resuming that practice effective today.
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Medicaid Advisory Committee, Public Education Subcommittee met Aug. 21
Medicaid Advisory Committee, Public Education Subcommittee met Wednesday, Aug. 21