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Provider Notice issued 08/12/08
Update to the Handbook for Providers of Therapy Services
PROVIDER BULLETIN J-200-08-01
| To: | Participating Therapists |
| Date: | August 12, 2008 |
| Re: | Update to the Handbook for Providers of Therapy Services |
Effective July 1, 2008, the department will allow enrolled therapists to bill and receive reimbursement for services rendered by licensed therapy assistants under their supervision.
The Handbook for Providers of Therapy Services, Chapter J-200 has been revised to reflect these changes and is available on the department’s Web site at: <http://www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalProviders/Handbooks/Pages/default.aspx>. If you do not have access to the Internet, or need a paper copy, printed copies are available upon written request. You need to specify a physical street address to ensure delivery. Submit your written request or fax to:
Healthcare and Family Services
Provider Participation Unit
Post Office Box 19114
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9114
Fax Number: 217-557-8800
E-mail address is hfs.ppu@illinois.gov
Questions regarding this notice should be directed to the Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPDATING HANDBOOK
Topic J-202.1- Charges
Remove page April 2003 DPA J-202 (1) and insert new page August 2008 HFS J-202 (1)
Topic J-203 Covered Services
Remove page April 2003 DPA J-203 (1) and insert new page August 2008 HFS J-203 (1)