June 13, 2011

Medicaid Rules 132 new definition of Medically Necessary

By myimhca Medical Necessity or Medically Necessary − An LPHA has determined through assessment that a client has a diagnosis of mental illness or serious emotional […]
May 26, 2011

IDFPR New Rules on for individuals with a criminal conviction to request a non-binding, advisory opinion from the Department on the impact their criminal conviction might have with respect to an application for licensure

By myimhca http://ilsos.net/departments/index/register/register_volume35_issue21.pdf Summary and Purpose of Rules: Public Act 96-852 included a provision amending the Civil Administrative Code to direct the Department of Financial and […]
December 9, 2010
Blue Cross Blue Shield

BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois Pre-Certification Procedures: Implications for Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists.

By myimhca We had previously commented to our membership that BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois (BCBSIL) decided to rescind its pre-certification requirement for 2010. See the IMHCA […]
October 5, 2010

Department of Veterans Affairs Recognizes CACREP ONLY LCPCs

By myimhca The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued qualification standards formally recognizing licensed professional counselors as mental health specialists within the Veterans Health Administration. […]