MORE ILLINOIS STUDENTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES AT SCHOOL THANKS TO ADDITIONAL FEDERAL MONEY COMING TO THE STATE. 

THE ILLINOIS SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM WILL BE EXPANDING TO INCLUDE ALL MEDICAID-ENROLLED CHILDREN SAYS HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES SPOKESPERSON EVAN FAZIO.

FAZIO SAYS CARE INCLUDES PHYSICAL THERAPY, PREVENTATIVE CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND MORE.

PREVIOUSLY, THE CARE WAS ONLY AVAILABLE TO KIDS RECEIVING MEDICAID WHO WERE LEARNING UNDER AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN OR I-E-P. FAZIO SAYS FEDERAL BACKING WILL ALSO HELP EASE FINANCIAL STRAIN ON SCHOOLS.