Provider Resources
YouthCare provides the tools and support you need to deliver the best quality of care. Please view our listing on the left, or below, that covers forms, guidelines, helpful links, and training.
If you need more information or have a question, contact us at 844-289-2264 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., or e-mail us.
- Manuals, Forms and Resources
- Eligibility Verification
- Prior Authorization
- Electronic Transactions
- Preferred Drug List (PDF)
- IL Provider Coverage Map (PDF)
- Appropriate Use and Safety Edits (PDF)
Important Links
View the Vision Benefits Chart (PDF) available to members.
- Instructions – Ordering Vision Hardware from Classic Optical Laboratories (PDF) (for Medicaid, YouthCare, and Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative members)
- NOTE: Please DO NOT contact Classic Optical about any prior authorizations
- Order Form – Classic Optical Laboratories (PDF)
- Instructions – Ordering Vision Hardware from JAK Optical Laboratories (PDF) (for Medicaid, YouthCare, and Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative members)
- NOTE: Please DO NOT contact JAK about any prior authorizations
- Order Form – JAK Optical Laboratories (PDF)
HFS Links
Below is a list of important links from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) website.
- HFS Home Page
- Practitioner Fee Schedule
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Fee Schedule
- Ambulatory Procedure Listing Fee Schedule
Please note: The HFS Fee Schedules listed above can have updates throughout the year. Once YouthCare receives the updated fee schedule(s) from the State of Illinois, we have 30 days to implement these changes before they become effective.
Information last updated: 1/13/2022