School-Based Health Care Services (SBHS) Notification

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 04/10/2020 08:14 AM PDT

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School-based health care services (SBHS) COVID-19 billing information

SBHS-contracted school districts can receive Medicaid reimbursement for providing health care-related services that are included in a Medicaid-eligible student's individualized education program (IEP) or individualized family service plan (IFSP) during COVID-19 related school closures.

Read the updated SBHS COVID-19 Billing FAQ on the Health Care Authority's (HCA) SBHS webpage for more information.

HCA may update this FAQ and webpage as necessary, so please bookmark it and check back regularly.

Questions?

Any questions regarding this notification and the SBHS program should be directed to the SBHS program manager at shanna.muirhead@hca.wa.gov.

The Washington State School-Based Health Care Services (SBHS) program is administered by the Health Care Authority (HCA). School districts participating in the SBHS program may receive reimbursement for providing health care-related services to Medicaid-eligible students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). Visit the SBHS webpage for more information.

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About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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