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Enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) program will be temporarily paused effective July 1, 2023.

Enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) program will be temporarily paused effective Nov. 6, 2023.

Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Telepsychiatry

In January 2010, HFS expanded its covered telehealth services to include telepsychiatry.  Below you will find additional information regarding HFS’ telepsychiatry policy, including details related to billing the fee-for-service system.  Questions regarding the coverage and reimbursement of telepsychiatry to clients enrolled with a Medicaid managed care plan should be directed to a representative from the appropriate managed care plan.

Policy Guidance for Medicaid Providers on Telepsychiatry:

Billing Guidance for Medicaid Providers on Telepsychiatry:

DHS/DMH Telepsychiatry Program

The Telepsychiatry program administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health (DHS/DMH) offers psychiatric services to children and youth living in communities with limited access to board certified psychiatrists. Telepsychiatry services are delivered through secure video conferencing to link children and youth to necessary psychiatric services.

Additional information about the DHS/DMH Telepsychiatry program can be found here.