HB3539 Summary

• Early intervention services as defined in the Early Intervention Services System Act shall be covered under the medical assistance program, subject to federal approval.

• Doula services rendered by licensed, registered, or certified doulas in Illinois shall be covered under the medical assistance program, subject to federal approval.

• The Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall develop payment methodologies for both early intervention services and doula services no later than December 31, 2021.

• The Department shall submit Title XIX State Plan amendments to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement coverage for both service types.