TIPS For Getting Started as a Provider
Once you have been issued an Illinois Early Intervention Credential and are eligible to provide EI services, there are important things you need to know to get started. Below are some suggestions to getting started in EI.
- Understand your responsibilities as defined in the Illinois Department of Human Services Payee Agreement for Authorization to Provide Early Intervention Services.
- Become familiar with the Provider Handbook document and the EI Rule 500. Links are located on the Provider Connections website.
- Have access to the Internet.
- Monitor the DHS Early Intervention, Provider Connections, Early Intervention Training Program, EI Central Billing Office, and EI Technical Assistance and Monitoring websites regularly to keep updated to any announcements or changes.
- Subscribe to the Provider Connections RSS Feed to receive emails when updated information is added to the “Important News” section.
- Understand what is needed to meet the Temporary Credential requirements.
- View videos to receive EI credits at the Early Intervention Clearinghouse.
- Refer families new to early intervention to available resources at the Early Intervention Clearinghouse.
- Understand the continuing professional education requirements for credential renewal.
- Understand the Ongoing Professional Development monthly meeting requirement begins when the EI Credential is issued.
- Contact the Child and Family Connections Office(s) (CFC) in which you would like to receive referrals.
- Become familiar with the Central Billing Office (CBO) billing/claims process.
- Sign up with the Office of the Comptroller for Direct Deposit of EI Payments.
New to EI Forum
Individuals new to the early intervention system often have questions. The Early Intervention Training Program offers another level of support: New to EI Forum! On the first Tuesday of each month, from 3-4pm, new providers will have the opportunity to ask questions about our field and our work. EITP team members and partners will be available to answer your questions and provide clarification, guidance and support as you familiarize yourself with the EI program beyond the Systems Overview. Please visit https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/8619/404281715
Overview of the Illinois Early Intervention System slideshow