Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.
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Learn more about the MFTD, DRS and DDD Medicaid waivers and how they can help your family Our annual Health Insurance Education Series returns in March to help families understand important health insurance topics. In…
Enjoy inclusive egg hunts, time with the Easter Bunny and lots of family fun at sites across Illinois Wondering where the Easter Bunny will hop next? Check out our Special Events page to find sensory-friendly…
We invite all Illinois families of children with special healthcare needs to share their feedback and experiences at this virtual forum. Join us for an opportunity to connect with other families and share your feedback…
HFS has received the necessary federal approval for the Jan. 1, 2025, rate increase to take effect. We have an important update on the rate increase for in-home nurses originally set to take effect on…
Our NurseNet site will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance from May 1-11 The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) will implement a new claims processing system in May. Our Provider Portal, a part of…
The new system offers faster, more efficient claims processing Our new, centralized claims and provider management system for the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is now live! This upgrade is part of our…
Learn practical strategies and tools to plan for the transition to adulthood during our free two-part series Families can face new challenges and shifting roles as young people move toward adulthood. Join the Division of…
The study seeks people with special healthcare needs between the ages of 20 and 30 and their families Researchers at the University of Chicago are exploring how care changes for people with special healthcare needs…
Our NurseNet site will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance on May 1-11 The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) will implement a new claims processing system in May. Our Provider Portal, a part of…
