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Illinois Medicaid To Cover New Behavioral Health Services

Under legislation, Senate Bill 2294, signed on July 6, 2021, the Illinois Department Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will expand the Medicaid program to cover new behavioral health services, and create a comprehensive statewide behavioral health strategy. By January 1, 2022, HFS will establish a program to implement certified community behavioral health clinics. By July 1, 2022, HFS will submit its behavioral health strategy to the governor and General Assembly.

The Medicaid program will expand mental health resources by adding licensed …

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