IL HFS Medicaid Advisory Committee reviews Behavioral Health Transformation update

By Louie Torres

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) met at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services provides health care coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid and Medicare. The department provides child support enforcement services to ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents.

Here is the agenda as provided by Illinois:

Medicaid Advisory Committee

James R. Thompson Center

100 W. Randolph

2nd Floor, 2025

Chicago, Illinois

And

201 South Grand Avenue East

3rd Floor Video Conference Room

Springfield, Illinois

August 5, 2016

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Agenda

I. Call to Order

II. Introductions

III. New Business

a. Behavioral Health Transformation Update

b. Legislative Update

c. Budget Update

d. Overview of Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Parity Rules

e. Bylaws: Proposed Changes

IV. Old Business

a. Provider Enrollment Update

b. Managed Care Transformation - MLTSS Update

V. Subcommittee Reports

a. Public Education Subcommittee Report

b. Quality Care Subcommittee Report

VI. Approval of May 2016 Meeting Minutes

VII. Other Business

VIII. Adjournment