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Chapter U-200, Handbook for Providers of LEA Services- SPA Revision
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Occupational Therapy·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2014
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid expanded who can prescribe occupational therapy services in school settings to include 'other licensed practitioners of the healing arts' beyond just physicians. This change allows for broader referral sources for school-based occupational therapy services.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams unless practice provides occupational therapy services in Illinois school settings. If applicable, update referral tracking systems to accept prescriptions from expanded list of licensed practitioners beyond physicians only.