Providers praise extension of mental health add-on payments, push for permanence May 17, 2018 | HNI Stories, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Top Stories Providers are praising a recent extension of enhanced Medicaid payments for certain mental health services, but want to see the payments made permanent.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.