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April 20, 2026 | PDF In a few state Medicaid programs, federal auditors have found a lack of state administrative  rules and oversight, as well as likely improper payments made for Applied Behavior  Analysis (ABA) services, the most prescribed evidence-based behavioral treatment for  Autism Spectrum Disorder. These states’ lack of rules and inconsistent billing-practice  guidelines […]

Licensure for behavior analysts in Illinois is now a reality — and with it comes a new set of responsibilities. While many ABA providers have been focused on securing their licenses, a critical next step is understanding how the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) and Ownership requirements outlined in the Illinois Licensure Act will affect […]

To change your Illinois Medicaid plan, you can: Change your health plan one time in the first 90 days1. Call the State’s Client Enrollment Services at 877.912.8880 or visit their enrollment website2. Call the Client Enrollment Broker Call Center at 1-877-912-8880 or go online to the Enrollment Portal at www.enrollhfs.illinois.gov to get more information about […]

Enroll by December 15th in an ACA Marketplace plan to start covered on January 1, 2025! Enrollment for insurance is now underway! The ACA stands for the Affordable Care Act which is for individuals and families that do not have health insurance through an employer or Medicaid. In Illinois, ACA Plans are called Get Covered […]

September 1, 2023 – Families will find more Medicaid Providers for ABA therapy coming soon. Advocates passed state legislation that will now require Illinois Medicaid (HFS) to allow Behavior Analysts (BCBA or Board Certified Behavior Analysts) to practice ABA therapy without a licensed supervisor to oversee their work. This supervision requirement was the biggest barrier […]