Medicaid payments to those caring for children throughout state will continue during budget impasse

SPRINGFIELD -- Providers offering Medicaid services to children throughout Illinois will continue to receive funding during the budget impasse, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced today.

HFS will be making payments to its providers to ensure children in Illinois have access to necessary healthcare services. The department intends to continue this funding until a new state budget is approved. Details of the decision will be developed and announced soon.