HB4968

PUBLIC AID-TELEHEALTH SERVICES

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4968 expands Medicaid coverage to include intensive outpatient behavioral health services delivered via telehealth.

Illinois HB4968 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to authorize the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to cover intensive outpatient behavioral health services delivered via telehealth. These services must meet the same standards of care as in-person services, comply with state and federal privacy laws, and be provided by a licensed provider. The bill ensures that telehealth services are subject to the same coverage requirements, utilization management, and reimbursement methodologies as in-person services. Implementation of the provisions is subject to federal approval.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

Mar 20

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 20

House

To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee

Mar 4

House

Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee