School Medicaid Reimbursement Program

 

The DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program (also known as the School Health Services Program) allows school districts to seek partial reimbursement for health-related services provided to Medicaid-enrolled students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to include other plans of care such as Behavior Plans, Health Care Plans and Health-related 504 plans.

Claiming for health-related services given at school does not diminish a child’s Medicaid* benefits in other settings. Per Colorado’s School Health Services Program, reimbursements to school districts must be used to support health-related services and programs to improve or enhance health and wellness for all students. Reimbursement funds currently support:

• School Nursing Positions
• Mental Health positions, coordination and program support
• Operational support for the School Medicaid Program

Directory Release: Board Policy JRA/JRC authorizes directory release of information for the School Medicaid Reimbursement Program’s eligibility match. 

Medicaid Annual Parent Notification Form (English/ Spanish) 

The funds generated by this program do not affect nor limit a child’s personal Medicaid benefits or private insurance in any way. The SHS program is completely separate from individual health insurance policies.

Families have 60 days to get health insurance anytime they lose job-based health coverage.  If anyone in your family has recently experienced a life change due to loss of income, or a health crisis, you may qualify for Health First or CHP+ benefits. 
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Need to apply for Medicaid?

You can apply for Health First Colorado, Colorado’s Medicaid program, and other programs by visiting Colorado PEAK to apply online. Or, you can apply by telephone by calling 1-800-221-3943.

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