IL HB4739

Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide an approved Medicaid Mental Health Fee Schedule to behavioral health care providers no later than 45 days before rate changes take effect, unless contrary to federal law and regulation

Mandates the Department obtain federal approval for any Medicaid Mental Health Fee Schedule by submitting necessary documentation timely to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, including required State Plan amendments

Allows the Department to provide reasonable notice instead of 45 days if unable to meet the deadline due to external circumstances beyond its control

Clarifies that nothing in the law requires delaying or prohibiting implementation of rate changes affecting enrollee benefits, which remain within the Department's sole discretion