MEDICAID TO SCHOOLS FACTS
The State of New Hampshire established New Hampshire’s Medicaid to Schools Program to allow public schools to seek federal financial participation for medical services provided to a student enrolled in Medicaid pursuant to that student’s Individualized Education Plan. In 2017, the State expanded eligibility for the Medicaid to Schools Program to include all students who are enrolled in Medicaid.
NH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MEDICAID POLICY CHANGES
On January 31, 2020, Medicaid to schools guidance report clarified several important rules. Topics ranging from procedure codes, retroactive billing,
NPI issuance, and more.
Reports below:
LEGISLATION
Chapter He-M 1300 Specialized Services
HE-M1301 changed specialized services reimbursement rules for New Hampshire school districts. The law requires clinical oversite by a licensed practitioner. EHS has taken steps to better understand the rules and how each school district can become compliant and retain matching funds.
Governor Letter
December 26, 2019 Governor Christopher T. Sununu wrote a letter addressed to superintendents across Hampshire. Details in the letter outline the course that Governor Sununu supports.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Public Hearing
SB 684, Relative to Medicaid to Schools
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 9:00 AM
State House - Room 103
107 North Main St
Concord NH
Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Department of Health and Human Services
Brown Building – Auditorium
129 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH