DSCC is on Instagram!
Join us as we grow our online community to share resources, family stories and more. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is now on Instagram! Follow @UICDSCC to stay connected and find: Helpful…
News for Mokena Area
Update on Federal SNAP Benefits and Food Resources for Families
DSCC can help our participant families find food pantries and other resources as the federal government shutdown continues. UPDATED on Nov. 14, 2025 – The Illinois Department of Human Services says it’s working to distribute…
Important Update About Our Phone Menu Options
Details about our updated phone menu to help families more quickly connect with our team It’s important that you can reach the right team member whenever you need help or have questions. We want to…
Update on DSCC’s New Claims Processing System
Find out what our participant families can expect as we continue to roll out CarePay, our new claims processing system We want to share our progress as we implement a new claims system and explain…
Seeking Teens and Young Adults for Our Youth Advisory Council
The council is a great opportunity to share your voice and help improve transition support for youth across Illinois. Calling all teens and young adults with special healthcare needs in Illinois! Would you like to…
New Approval Process for Respite Nursing Services
New approval process for respite care for individuals enrolled in the MFTD waiver begins on Sept. 1 Families enrolled in the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Those Who Are Medically Fragile Technology Dependent…
Research Study Opportunity on the Transition to Adult Care
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…
Webinar Series to Help Families, Caregivers and Youth Navigate the Transition to Adulthood
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…
Our New Claims Processing System is Live!
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…
Upcoming NurseNet Planned Maintenance
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…