Credentialing Overview
The Illinois Department of Human Services has implemented minimum qualification standards for each EI Credential to ensure the highest quality of services are provided to infants and toddlers in Illinois. Minimum qualification standards, including licensing, degree, education, and/or certification requirements, are available below.
To provide services, either independently or with an agency, the applicant must first qualify, be issued an EI Credential for the profession for which they wish to be credentialed, and complete the CBO Enrollment Application (if applicable).
Note: The EI Credential is directly linked to billing for services. Unless an individual intends to provide and bill for services in the Illinois EI System, there is no need to hold the EI Credential. If an individual does get credentialed and enrolled to provide services but does not receive authorizations or bill for more than 12 consecutive months, the provider is subject to being inactivated from the EI Provider System.
EI Credentials Available in the Following Areas:
Clinical Professional Counselors with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and enroll to bill.
Clinical Social Workers with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and enroll to bill.
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Dietitian credential and enroll to bill.
Behavior Analysts with current national certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board may apply for an EI Specialist: Behavior Analyst credential and enroll to bill.
Within 18 months of the Temporary credential being issued, BCBAs must document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical (15 clock hours) and Atypical (15 clock hours)
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs
Individuals who do not hold an EI Specialist Developmental Therapist credential on July 1, 2013 may apply for an EI Specialist Developmental Therapist credential and enroll to bill if they:
(1) have a bachelors degree or higher in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Special Education: Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Blind/Partially Sighted, Child Development, EI or Elementary Education, or from an EI approved college/university program (i.e., a program for which the Department or its designee has determined that the degree is equivalent to one of the above stated degrees); and (2) can document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical (15 clock hours) and Atypical (15 clock hours)
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs
and (3) can submit proof of training on the use of a formal assessment tool that would allow the provider to perform global evaluations and assessments may apply for an EI Specialist: Developmental Therapist credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Individuals with (1) a bachelors degree or higher in Orientation and Mobility or (2) a Special Education degree for Blind and Partially Seeing and (3) can document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical (15 clock hours) and Atypical (15 clock hours)
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs
and (4) can submit proof of training on the use of a formal assessment tool that would allow the provider to perform global evaluations and assessments may apply for an EI Specialist: Developmental Therapist/Vision credential and enroll to bill. They may provide Developmental and/or Vision Therapy services related to visual functioning based on their qualifications and experience. (Provider is automatically enrolled under the vision category.) Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Individuals with a Special Education degree for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and (1) can document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical (15 clock hours) and Atypical (15 clock hours)
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs
and (2) can submit proof of training on the use of a formal assessment tool that would allow the provider to perform global evaluations and assessments may apply for an EI Specialist: Developmental Therapist/Hearing credential and enroll to bill. They may also provide aural rehabilitation services based on their qualifications and experience. (Provider is automatically enrolled under aural rehabilitation category.)
Individuals with (1) a bachelors degree or higher in Orientation and Mobility or (2) a Special Education degree for Blind and Partially Seeing and (3) can document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical (15 clock hours) and Atypical (15 clock hours)
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs
and (4) can submit proof of training on the use of a formal assessment tool that would allow the provider to perform global evaluations and assessments may apply for an EI Specialist: Developmental Therapist/Orientation & Mobility credential and enroll to bill. They may provide Developmental and/or Vision Therapy services related to visual functioning based on their qualifications and experience. (Provider is automatically enrolled under the vision category.)
Marriage and Family Therapists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential and enroll to bill.
Registered Nurses with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Registered Nurse credential and enroll to bill. (Provider is automatically enrolled under nutrition category.)
Occupational Therapists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Occupational Therapist credential and enroll to bill.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Associate: Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name.
Professional Counselors with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Professional Counselor credential and enroll to bill.
Individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent who are the parent or guardian of a child with special needs and are employed by an entity such as an agency or hospital that provides early intervention services as a Parent Liaison may apply for an EI Parent Liaison credential and enroll to bill. Completion of Parent Liaison Training is required within 90 days after being issued a temporary credential for full credential status and continued enrollment. The role of a Parent Liaison is to use his/her knowledge and personal experiences to bring sensitivity, emotional support and a peer perspective to families as they learn about the Early Intervention Program. They also develop and coordinate parent to parent relationships. Services are based upon the individual needs of the child/family as determined by the child’s multidisciplinary team and identified in the Individualized Family Service Plan.
Physical Therapists with a current license in the state where they provide Part C EI service to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Physical Therapist credential and enroll to bill.
Physical Therapist Assistants with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Associate: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name.
Clinical Psychologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Clinical Psychologist credential and enroll to bill.
Graduate students in clinical psychology or clinical counseling who submit a letter from the graduate school verifying that they are providing psychological or clinical counseling services in a supervised internship setting in order to complete a comprehensive, culminating training experience prior to granting of a graduate degree in psychology may apply for an EI Associate: Psychology/Counseling Intern credential. The letter must identify the Illinois EI Credentialed Provider that will be providing the supervision. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name.
Individuals who do not hold an EI Service Coordination credential on January 1, 2003 and with a bachelors degree or higher in human services, behavioral science, social science or health related field or a current license as a Registered Nurse may apply for an EI Service Coordination Credential and enroll as an employee of a Child and Family Connections office. Additional training is required within 90 days after being issued a temporary credential for full credential status and continued enrollment.
Within 18 months of the Temporary credential being issued, Service Coordinators must document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical (15 clock hours) and Atypical (15 clock hours)
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs
Click here for more information about service coordinators.
Speech/Language Pathologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist credential and enroll to bill. (Provider is automatically enrolled under aural rehabilitation and speech therapy categories.)
Individuals with a masters in speech-language pathology who are participating in a supervised professional experience and hold a temporary license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Associate: Speech/Language Pathologist in supervised professional experience credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name.
Speech/Language Pathology Assistants with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Associate: Speech/Language Therapy Assistant credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name.
Social Workers with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Social Worker credential and enroll to bill.
Graduate students in social work who submit a letter from their graduate school verifying that they are providing social work services in a supervised internship setting in order to complete a comprehensive, culminating training experience prior to granting of a graduate degree in social work may apply for an EI Associate: Social Work Intern credential. The letter must identify the Illinois EI Credentialed Provider that will be providing the supervision. Associate services are billed under the enrolled EI Credentiled supervisor’s name.
Credential is required for all of services listed above.
* = Credential is required, CBO enrollment is not required.
Early Intervention Non-Credentialed Services:
Audiologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may enroll to bill. Audiologists are not required to obtain a credential. (Provider is automatically enrolled under assistive technology and aural rehabilitation categories.)
Durable medical equipment and supplies; providers may enroll to bill. No credential required.
Individuals who are bilingual or an interpreter for the deaf may enroll to bill as an interpreter. Upon application for enrollment, the bilingual applicant must identify the languages for which he/she is applying to interpret and/or translate and document completion of Early Intervention Systems Training as defined in Section 500.60(f) and Early Intervention approved training for bilingual interpreter/translators and oral and/or written language proficiency using approved testing procedures. By September 1, 2008, all enrolled bilingual interpreters must have documented completion of Early Intervention approved training for bilingual interpreters/translators and oral and/or written language proficiency using approved testing procedures to maintain enrollment. Interpreters for the deaf must meet the requirements set forth in 225 ILCS 442 and document completion of Early Intervention Systems Training as defined in Section 500.60(f).
Deaf adults who have been certified by Hearing and Vision Connections as a language mentor for the deaf may enroll to bill. Language mentors are not required to obtain a credential
Audiologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may enroll to bill. Audiologists are not required to obtain a credential. (Provider is automatically enrolled under assistive technology and aural rehabilitation categories.)
Physicians with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may enroll to bill. Physicians are not required to obtain a credential.
Optometrists or Opthalmologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may enroll to bill. Not required to obtain a credential.
Physicians with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may enroll to bill. Physicians are not required to obtain a credential.
Transportation services as defined in the Service Plan that are necessary to enable an eligible child and a member of the child’s family (if accompanying the child) to travel to and from the location where another Early Intervention service is to be provided. Transportation services include transportation by taxicab, service car or private automobile. The prior approval requirement for Medicaid eligible children, for Transportation to and from Early Intervention Services only, is satisfied by enrollment in the EI Services System and by denoting the necessity of the service in the Service Plan.
** = CBO enrollment is required (see additional requirements).
Assistive Technology
Durable medical equipment and supplies; providers may enroll to bill. No credential required. CBO enrollment required..
Qualified Staff:
Early Intervention System enrolled durable medical equipment and supplies providers. (See ATTACHMENT 5: REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND ASSOCIATE LEVEL EARLY INTERVENTION CREDENTIALING AND ENROLLMENT TO BILL)
Billable Activities
Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing the acquisition of assistive With Authorization: technology devices and providing related assistive technology services.
Do not provide services without having an authorization in hand. Services provided without a pre-approved authorization are not guaranteed for payment.
Pay Table
Procedure Codes | Unit of Service | Description | Customary Review Parameter | Rate |
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Bill using HCPCS National Level II codes for assistive technology devices at quantity and rate posted on prior approval. |
NOTES: 1) When a provider bills the CBO for the procedure code E1399 a description of the equipment must be included on the claim form; 2) Please see ATTACHMENT 9: EARLY INTERVENTION PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSURANCE USE DETERMINATION GUIDELINES for information on the responsibilities of the provider to document insurance benefits verification and billing as required by EI policy: and 3) Please see ATTACHMENT 11: EARLY INTERVENTION ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES .
Licensed Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Occupational Therapist credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
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15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Group therapy (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 9.20 |
Resources
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc, www.aota.org
- AOTA Practice Advisory on Occupational Therapy in Early InterventionAn article by the American Occupational Therapy Association describing the occupational therapist’s scope of practice, preparations and qualifications, service delineations, and use of team approaches. www.aota.org/Practitioners/…/Practice-Advisory-OT-EI.aspx
- Occupational Therapy for Young Children Birth Through 5 Years of AgeA fact sheet by the American Occupational Therapy Association discussing what occupational therapy is, how and where it is provided, and how therapists work with parents and other team members. www.aota.org/Practitioners/…/Children.aspx
- Role of Occupational Therapy with Infants, Toddlers, and Families in Early InterventionThe American Occupational Therapy Association developed a slide show detailing occupational therapy services and how it is delivered to very young children and their families.www.aota.org/Practitioners/…/Role-of-OT.aspx
Available as a pdf - Side by Side: Transdisciplinary Early Intervention in Natural EnvironmentsAn article by Kristine Ovland Pilkington on the American Occupational Therapy Association website examining natural environments and early intervention and the movement from therapist-directed services to a more collaborative relationship with families.www.aota.org/Pubs/…/f-040306.aspx?css=print
- Going Solo: Is It the Right Move for You?An article by Paula Steib for the American Occupational Therapy Association considering questions to ask before establishing a private practice. http://www.otjoblink.org/links/link13.asp
- Illinois Occupational Therapy Association www.ilota.org
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Associate: Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name. Credential required, CBO enrollment not required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Group therapy (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 9.20 |
Resources
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc, www.aota.org
- AOTA Practice Advisory on Occupational Therapy in Early InterventionAn article by the American Occupational Therapy Association describing the occupational therapist’s scope of practice, preparations and qualifications, service delineations, and use of team approaches. www.aota.org/Practitioners/…/Practice-Advisory-OT-EI.aspx
- Occupational Therapy for Young Children Birth Through 5 Years of AgeA fact sheet by the American Occupational Therapy Association discussing what occupational therapy is, how and where it is provided, and how therapists work with parents and other team members. www.aota.org/Practitioners/…/Children.aspx
- Role of Occupational Therapy with Infants, Toddlers, and Families in Early InterventionThe American Occupational Therapy Association developed a slide show detailing occupational therapy services and how it is delivered to very young children and their families.www.aota.org/Practitioners/…/Role-of-OT.aspx
Available as a pdf - Side by Side: Transdisciplinary Early Intervention in Natural EnvironmentsAn article by Kristine Ovland Pilkington on the American Occupational Therapy Association website examining natural environments and early intervention and the movement from therapist-directed services to a more collaborative relationship with families.www.aota.org/Pubs/…/f-040306.aspx?css=print
- Going Solo: Is It the Right Move for You?An article by Paula Steib for the American Occupational Therapy Association considering questions to ask before establishing a private practice. http://www.otjoblink.org/links/link13.asp
- Illinois Occupational Therapy Association www.ilota.org
Audiologist
Audiologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may enroll to bill.
Audiologists are not required to obtain a credential. (Provider is automatically enrolled under assistive technology and
aural rehabilitation categories.) CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Description | Rate |
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Hearing aid assessment | $80.16 |
Hearing Screening | $66.86 |
Screen test, pure tone, air only | $17.74 |
Pure tone audiometry (threshold), air only | $17.74 |
Audiometry, air and bone | $17.74 |
Speech audiometry threshold | $17.74 |
Speech audiometry threshold; (with speech recognition) | $17.74 |
Comprehensive audiometry; (includes 92553 and 92556) | $43.65 |
Tympanometry | $17.74 |
Acoustic reflex testing; threshold | $15.98 |
Visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) | $25.84 |
Conditioning play audiometry | $25.84 |
Select picture audiometry | $17.68 |
Brainstem evoked response rec. (no anesthesia) | $62.67 |
Evoked otoacoustic emissions: limited (single level, either transient or distortion products) (no anesthesia) |
$61.50 |
Evoked otoacoustic emissions, comprehensive or diagnostic evaluation (Comparison of transient and/or distortion product otoacoustic emissions at multiple levels and frequencies) |
$71.18 |
Description | Rate |
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For use by Licensed Audiologists Only | |
Hearing aid check; monaural | $17.74 |
Hearing aid check; binaural | $17.74 |
Electroacoustic evaluation for Hearing aid; monaural | $17.74 |
Electroacoustic evaluation for Hearing aid; binaural | $17.74 |
Aural Rehabilitation And Other Related Services Procedure Codes
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
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15 minutes | A/R assessment – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R assessment – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | A/R IFSP development | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R IFSP meeting | $21.16 |
15 minutes | A/R services – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R services – offsite | $21.26 |
15 minutes | Group A/R services (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $9.20 |
Speech/Language Pathologist
Speech/Language Pathologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist credential and enroll to bill. (Provider is automatically enrolled under aural rehabilitation and speech therapy categories.) Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (Speech Fluency) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (Speech Fluency) | $21.26 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (Speech Sound Production) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (Speech Sound Production) | $21.26 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (Speech Sound Production with language comprehension and expression) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (Speech Sound Production with language comprehension and expression) | $21.26 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance) | $21.26 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (oral & pharyngeal swallowing function) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (oral & pharyngeal swallowing function) | $21.26 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $21.26 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $21.26 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – offsite | $21.26 |
15 minutes | Group therapy (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 9.20 |
Aural Rehabilitation And Other Related Services Procedure Codes
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | A/R assessment – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R assessment – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | A/R IFSP development | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R IFSP meeting | $21.16 |
15 minutes | A/R services – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R services – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Group A/R services (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 9.20 |
Resources
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association www.asha.org
- Early Intervention www.asha.org/…/EarlyIntervention.htmA listing from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) providing documents, references, and resources related to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and speech, language, and hearing.
- Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Intervention: Position Statement (2008) www.asha.org/docsThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) created a position statement listing the roles and guiding principles governing speech-language pathologists providing early intervention services. Available as a pdf
- Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Intervention: Technical Report (2008) www.asha.org/docsThis document by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) provides background information regarding IDEA, an overview of development, guiding principles of best practices, and the functions of speech-language pathologists. Available as a pdf
- Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Intervention: Guidelines (2008) www.asha.org/docsAn extensive document by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) detailing procedures and protocols for those serving very young children. Available as a pdf
- Core Knowledge and Skills in Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathology Practice (2008)www.asha.org/docsThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) developed paper that defines roles and principles guiding speech-language pathologists. It is a summary of knowledge and skills needed when working with infants and toddlers. Available as a pdf
Developmental Therapy-Hearing
Individuals with
- a Special Education degree for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and
- can document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical (15 clock hours) and Atypical (15 clock hours)
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs and
- can submit proof of training on the use of a formal assessment tool that would allow the provider to perform global evaluations and assessments may apply for an EI Specialist: Developmental Therapist/Hearing credential and enroll to bill. They may also provide aural rehabilitation services based on their qualifications and experience. (Provider is automatically enrolled under aural rehabilitation category.)
- Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2022)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Meeting | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Individual DT – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Individual DT – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Group DT (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.32 |
Aural Rehabilitation And Other Related Services Procedure Codes
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | A/R assessment – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R assessment – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | A/R IFSP development | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R IFSP meeting | $21.16 |
15 minutes | A/R services – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R services – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Group A/R services (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 9.20 |
Resources
- Illinois Developmental Therapy Association www.illinoisdta.org
Developmental Therapy
Individuals who do not hold an EI Specialist Developmental Therapist credential on July 1, 2013 may apply for an EI Specialist Developmental Therapist credential and enroll to bill if they:
- have a bachelors degree or higher in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Special Education: Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Blind/Partially Sighted, Child Development, EI or Elementary Education, or from an EI approved college/university program (i.e., a program for which the Department or its designee has determined that the degree is equivalent to one of the above stated degrees); and
- can document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical and Atypical
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs
- can submit proof of training on the use of a formal assessment tool that would allow the provider to perform global evaluations and assessments.evaluations/assessments may apply for an EI Specialist: Developmental Therapist credential and enroll to bill.
- Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Meeting | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Individual DT – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Individual DT – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Group DT (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.32 |
Resources
- Illinois Developmental Therapy Association www.illinoisdta.org
Developmental Therapy - Orientation and Mobility
Individuals with
- a bachelors degree or higher in Orientation and Mobility or
- a Special Education degree for Blind and Partially Seeing and
- can document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical (15 clock hours) and Atypical (15 clock hours)
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs; and
- can submit proof of training on the use of a formal assessment tool that would allow the provider to perform global evaluations and assessments may apply for an EI Specialist: Developmental Therapist/Vision credential and enroll to bill. They may provide Developmental and/or Vision Therapy services related to visual functioning based on their qualifications and experience. (Provider is automatically enrolled under the vision category.)
- Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Meeting | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Individual DT – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Individual DT – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Group DT (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.32 |
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Assessment – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Assessment – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development -offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Meeting | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Vision Services – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Vision Services – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Group Vision Services (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.32 |
Resources
- Illinois Developmental Therapy Association www.illinoisdta.org
Developmental Therapy-Vision
Individuals with
- a bachelors degree or higher in Orientation and Mobility or
- a Special Education degree for Blind and Partially Seeing and
- can document the completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 clock hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical and Atypical
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabililities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs; and
- can submit proof of training on the use of a formal assessment tool that would allow the provider to perform global evaluations and assessments may apply for an EI Specialist: Developmental Therapist/Vision credential and enroll to bill. They may provide Developmental and/or Vision Therapy services related to visual functioning based on their qualifications and experience. (Provider is automatically enrolled under the vision category.)
- Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Assessment – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Assessment – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development -offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | IFSP Meeting | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Vision Services – onsite | $13.24 |
15 minutes | Vision Services – offsite | $16.70 |
15 minutes | Group Vision Services (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.32 |
Resources
- Illinois Developmental Therapy Association www.illinoisdta.org
Bilingual and Sign Language Interpreting
Individuals who are bilingual or an interpreter for the deaf may enroll to bill as an interpreter. Upon application for enrollment, the bilingual applicant must identify the languages for which he/she is applying to interpret and/or translate and document completion of Early Intervention Systems Training as defined in Section 500.60(f) and Early Intervention approved training for bilingual interpreter/translators and oral and/or written language proficiency using approved testing procedures. By September 1, 2008, all enrolled bilingual interpreters must have documented completion of Early Intervention approved training for bilingual interpreters/translators and oral and/or written language proficiency using approved testing procedures to maintain enrollment. Interpreters for the deaf must meet the requirements set forth in 225 ILCS 442 and document completion of Early Intervention Systems Training as defined in Section 500.60(f). CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
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15 minutes | Family training and support – onsite | $12.50 |
15 minutes | Family training and support – offsite | $15.76 |
15 minutes | Group family training and support (multiple families or group with one provider and not more than four children) | $ 3.12 |
Physician Consultation
Physicians with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may enroll to bill. Physicians are not required to obtain a credential. CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
N/A | Office or other outpatient visit (Approximately 5 minutes) | $40.87 |
N/A | Office or other outpatient visit (Approximately 10 minutes) | $40.87 |
N/A | Office or other outpatient visit (Approximately 15 minutes) | $40.87 |
N/A | Office or other outpatient visit (Approximately 25 minutes) | $40.87 |
N/A | Office or other outpatient visit (Approximately 40 minutes) | $40.87 |
Nurses
Registered Nurses with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Registered Nurse credential and enroll to bill. (Provider is automatically enrolled under nutrition category.) Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Assessment – onsite | $13.29 |
15 minutes | Assessment – offsite | $16.75 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $13.29 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $16.75 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $16.75 |
15 minutes | Nursing services – onsite | $13.29 |
15 minutes | Nursing services – offsite | $16.75 |
15 minutes | Group Nursing services (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.33 |
Resources
- American Nurses Association www.nursingworld.org
- Illinois Nurses Association www.illinoisnurses.com
Dietitian Nutritionists
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Dietitian credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Assessment – onsite | $24.85 |
15 minutes | Assessment – offsite | $30.66 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $24.85 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $30.66 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $30.66 |
15 minutes | Nutrition services – onsite | $24.85 |
15 minutes | Nutrition services – offsite | $30.66 |
15 minutes | Group Nutrition services (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 6.19 |
Resources
- American Dietetic Association www.eatright.org
- Illinois Dietetic Association www.eatrightillinois.org
Psychologists
Clinical Psychologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Clinical Psychologist credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 5.06 |
Resources
- American Psychological Association www.apa.org
- Illinois Psychological Association www.illinoispsychology.org
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Clinical Professional Counselors with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 5.06 |
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 5.06 |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Social Workers with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2019
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 5.06 |
Resources
- National Association of Social Workers www.naswdc.org
- National Association of Social Workers Illinois Chapter www.naswil.org
Certified School Psychology
Unlicensed individuals employed by school districts as School Psychologists who will only be providing services through their school employment may apply for an EI Specialist: School Psychologist credential. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table
Unit of Service | Description | Rate of Reimbursement |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation / Assessment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Evaluation / Assessment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP development | $20.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 5.06 |
Board Certified Behavior Analysts
- Behavior Analysts with current national certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board may apply for an EI Specialist: Behavior Analyst credential and enroll to bill.
- Within 18 months of receiving the credential, BCBAs must document the following: completion of educational experiences as approved by the Department that include at least 2 semester college hours of, or the equivalent (30 hours or CEU credit hours) in, each of the following EI core knowledge content areas:
- Development of Young Children, Typical (15 clock hours) and Atypical (15 clock hours)
- Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
- Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs.
- Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP Development – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 5.06 |
Psychology Assistant
Graduate students in clinical psychology or clinical counseling who submit a letter from the graduate school verifying that they are providing psychological or clinical counseling services in a supervised internship setting in order to complete a comprehensive, culminating training experience prior to granting of a graduate degree in psychology may apply for an EI Associate: Psychology/Counseling Intern credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name. Credential required, CBO enrollment not required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $20.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $25.18 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 5.06 |
* These rates are based on Specialist Level Credentialed Providers and may vary based on hiring practices.
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists with a current license in the state where they provide Part C EI service to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Physical Therapist credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Group therapy (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $9.20 |
Resources
- American Physical Therapy Association www.apta.org
- Illinois Physical Therapy Association www.ipta.org
- Early Intervention Physical Therapy: IDEA Part CThe Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association (pediatricapta.org ) provides a fact sheet outlining the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its process. It also address physical therapy services, licensure, and funding. Available as a pdf
- Natural Environments in Early Intervention ServicesA fact sheet from the Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association (pediatricapta.org) describing natural environments, their importance, and their use in early intervention.
www.pediatricapta.org/…/resources.cfm
Available as a pdf
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistants with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Associate: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name. Credential required, CBO enrollment not required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Group therapy (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $9.20 |
Resources
- American Physical Therapy Association www.apta.org
- Illinois Physical Therapy Association www.ipta.org
- Early Intervention Physical Therapy: IDEA Part CThe Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association (pediatricapta.org ) provides a fact sheet outlining the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its process. It also address physical therapy services, licensure, and funding. Available as a pdf
- Natural Environments in Early Intervention ServicesA fact sheet from the Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association (pediatricapta.org) describing natural environments, their importance, and their use in early intervention.
www.pediatricapta.org/…/resources.cfm
Available as a pdf
Social Workers
Social Workers with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Social Worker credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $13.53 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $16.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $13.53 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $16.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $16.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $13.53 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $16.28 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.38 |
Resources
- National Association of Social Workers www.naswdc.org
- National Association of Social Workers Illinois Chapter www.naswil.org
Licensed Professional Counselor
Professional Counselors with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Professional Counselor credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $13.53 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $16.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $13.53 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $16.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $16.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $13.53 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $16.28 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.38 |
Social Work Assistant
Graduate students in social work who submit a letter from their graduate school verifying that they are providing social work services in a supervised internship setting in order to complete a comprehensive, culminating training experience prior to granting of a graduate degree in social work may apply for an EI Associate: Social Work Intern credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name. Credential required, CBO enrollment not required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2022)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $12.30 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $14.80 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $12.30 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $14.80 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $14.80 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $12.30 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $14.80 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.07 |
* These rates are based on Specialist Level Credentialed Providers and may vary based on hiring practices.
Speech/ Language Pathologist
Speech/Language Pathologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Specialist: Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist credential and enroll to bill. (Provider is automatically enrolled under aural rehabilitation and speech therapy categories.) Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (Speech Fluency) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (Speech Fluency) | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (Speech Sound Production) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (Speech Sound Production) | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (Speech Sound Production with language comprehension and expression) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (Speech Sound Production with language comprehension and expression) | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance) | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite (oral & phayngeal swallowing function) | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite (oral & phayngeal swallowing function) | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | Individual therapy – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Group therapy (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 9.20 |
Aural Rehabilitation And Other Related Services Procedure Codes
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | A/R assessment – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R assessment – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | A/R IFSP development | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R IFSP meeting | $21.16 |
15 minutes | A/R services – onsite | $16.96 |
15 minutes | A/R services – offsite | $21.16 |
15 minutes | Group A/R services (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 9.20 |
Resources
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association www.asha.org
- Early Intervention www.asha.org/…/EarlyIntervention.htmA listing from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) providing documents, references, and resources related to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and speech, language, and hearing.
- Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Intervention: Position Statement (2008) www.asha.org/docsThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) created a position statement listing the roles and guiding principles governing speech-language pathologists providing early intervention services. Available as a pdf
- Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Intervention: Technical Report (2008) www.asha.org/docsThis document by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) provides background information regarding IDEA, an overview of development, guiding principles of best practices, and the functions of speech-language pathologists. Available as a pdf
- Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Intervention: Guidelines (2008) www.asha.org/docsAn extensive document by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) detailing procedures and protocols for those serving very young children. Available as a pdf
- Core Knowledge and Skills in Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathology Practice (2008)www.asha.org/docsThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) developed paper that defines roles and principles guiding speech-language pathologists. It is a summary of knowledge and skills needed when working with infants and toddlers. Available as a pdf
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Individuals with a masters in speech-language pathology who are participating in a supervised professional experience and hold a temporary license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Associate: Speech/Language Pathologist in supervised professional experience credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name. Credential required, CBO enrollment not required.
If you have completed your Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and have applied for and been issued a Speech Language Pathologist license, you need to apply for the Early Intervention–Speech Language Pathology credential. Please submit the following:
- The first page of the EI Credential Application
- A copy of your current license
- A completed EI Central Billing Office Enrollment Application.
Applications are found at https://providerconnections.org/
Speech/Language Pathology Assistants with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may apply for an EI Associate: Speech/Language Therapy Assistant credential. Associate services are billed under the enrolled supervisor’s name.
Pay Table
Note: Rate to be determined by supervising agency or SLP.
Resources
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- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association www.asha.org
- Early Intervention www.asha.org/…/EarlyIntervention.htmA listing from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) providing documents, references, and resources related to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and speech, language, and hearing.
- Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Intervention: Position Statement (2008) www.asha.org/docsThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) created a position statement listing the roles and guiding principles governing speech-language pathologists providing early intervention services. Available as a pdf
- Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Intervention: Technical Report (2008) www.asha.org/docsThis document by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) provides background information regarding IDEA, an overview of development, guiding principles of best practices, and the functions of speech-language pathologists. Available as a pdf
- Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Intervention: Guidelines (2008) www.asha.org/docsAn extensive document by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) detailing procedures and protocols for those serving very young children. Available as a pdf
- Core Knowledge and Skills in Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathology Practice (2008)www.asha.org/docsThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) developed paper that defines roles and principles guiding speech-language pathologists. It is a summary of knowledge and skills needed when working with infants and toddlers. Available as a pdf
Optometrists/Opthalmologist
Optometrists or Opthalmologists with a current license in the state where they provide services to Illinois children may enroll to bill. Not required to obtain a credential. CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
N/A | Optometric examination | $35.09 |
N/A | Dispensing fee | $36.07 |
15 Minutes | Assessment – onsite | $13.24 |
15 Minutes | Assessment – offsite | $16.70 |
15 Minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $13.24 |
15 Minutes | IFSP develop – offsite | $16.70 |
15 Minutes | IFSP meeting | $16.70 |
15 Minutes | Vision services – onsite | $13.24 |
15 Minutes | Vision services – offsite | $16.70 |
15 Minutes | Group vision services (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $3.32 |
Resources
- American Academy of Optometry www.aaopt.org
- American Optometric Association www.aoa.org
- Illinois Optometric Association www.ioaweb.org
Certified School Social Worker
Unlicensed individuals employed by school districts as School Social Workers who will only be providing services through their school employment may apply for an EI Specialist: School Social Worker credential and enroll to bill. Credential and CBO enrollment required.
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – onsite | $13.53 |
15 minutes | Evaluation/Assessment – offsite | $16.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – onsite | $13.53 |
15 minutes | IFSP development – offsite | $16.28 |
15 minutes | IFSP meeting | $16.28 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – onsite | $13.53 |
15 minutes | Individual treatment – offsite | $16.28 |
15 minutes | Group treatment (multiple families or group not to exceed 4 children) | $ 3.38 |
Transportation
Pay Table
Unit of Service | Description |
N/A | Service car, base rate |
N/A | Service car, return |
N/A | Service car, mileage |
N/A | Non-employee attendant |
N/A | Taxi, base rate |
N/A | Taxi, return |
N/A | Taxi, mileage |
N/A | Non-employee attendant |
*varies | Private auto mileage (parents transporting their own children) $0.30 per mile |
Service Coordinator
The following are links that we hope will be helpful to you and your staff:
At-a-Glance: Service Coordination Online (Blended) training (pdf)
Illinois Service Coordinator Training Requirements and Opportunities (pdf)
SC Online (Blended) Resources, please visit: https://go.illinois.
Quick link for SOFU registration
Quick link for Service Coordination Blended
*Pay scales vary by Child and Family Connections Offices.
Medical Diagnostic
Pay Table (Effective July 1, 2023)
Unit of Service | Description | Rate |
---|---|---|
NA | Medical Diagnostic Evaluation | $235.10 |
Applications
Applications | Enrollment/Billing (for Non-Credentialed Providers) | Billing Enrollments Adds and Changes |
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Audiology, Medical Diagnostic, Ophthalmology/Optometry, Physician Consultation |
Creating a New EI Agency Provider
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