Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.
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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…
June 10 through June 14, 2025, marked 80 years of the Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Eighteen families from across the state found community and connection at this five-day program.
DSCC team members will be at the fair’s Sensory Station on Aug. 7-10 and help during special sensory-friendly Sunflower Hours on Aug. 9 We are excited to once again partner with the Illinois State Fair…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
