News Report | August 12, 2018
Illinois Medicaid To Launch Integrated Health Home Program In October 2018
On July 20, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved an Illinois Medicaid state plan amendment (SPA) to launch integrated health home services statewide for beneficiaries with physical and behavioral health conditions. The new coverage will be effective starting October 1, 2018 for all Medicaid beneficiaries. The state intends to approve provider organizations that meet the Integrated Health Home (IHH) criteria. After gaining the state approval, health home provider organizations will then join Illinois Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) networks to provide health home services. The health home provider organizations will receive additional payment from the MCO . . .