Provider Notice Issued 10/19/2018
Date: October 19, 2018
To: Participating Community Mental Health Centers
Re: Community Based Behavioral Services Handbook
The Department is issuing the Community Based Behavioral Services (CBS) Handbook that replaces the Community Mental Health Service Definition and Reimbursement Guide (SDRG), effective immediately.
The Community Based Behavioral Services Handbook contains information and guidance for providers who provide Medicaid Rehabilitation Option – Mental Health (MRO-MH) and Targeted Case Management (TCM) services, as detailed in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453, to participants in the Department’s Medical Programs.
Questions regarding this notice should be directed to the Bureau of Behavioral Health at
217-557-1000 or HFS.BHCompliance@illinois.gov
Teresa T. Hursey
Medicaid Director