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Provider Notice issued 02/03/2026
Efforts made to date to establish an Illinois Unified Crisis Continuum;
An overview of MRSS;
Details on service delivery, organization, staffing, and claims requirements;
Highlights of key differences between MCR and MRSS; and
Anticipated implementation supports for providers.
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services Informational Webinar
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Community Mental Health Providers |
| Date: | February 3, 2026 |
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Mobile Response and Stabilization Services Informational Webinar |
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), in partnership with the Department of Human Services’ Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DHS-DBHR), is hosting an upcoming webinar to discuss changes to Medicaid-reimbursed Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) services that will take effect in Fiscal Year 2027. Specifically, the webinar will discuss the state’s transition to a Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) framework.
The webinar will cover:
Informational Webinar
The MRSS informational webinar will focus on information most relevant to existing mobile crisis response providers; however, participation is open to anyone who would like to attend. The webinar date and time, as well as registration instructions are below.
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Virtual – registration is required at this link:
Questions regarding this notice may be directed to the Bureau of Behavioral Health at HFS.UCC@illinois.gov.
Laura Phelan, Administrator
Division of Medical Programs