Medicaid in Special Education

Medicaid has been linked to special education for decades and is a valuable resource, through reimbursement, to public schools. However, there is plenty of confusion about the correct way to seek Medicaid reimbursement, how to properly document IEPs as they relate to it, and the viability of Medicaid’s role in special education as a whole.

So, what’s causing all this confusion and doubt? First, Medicaid rules and regulations are always changing. It’s also a state-administered program, meaning that while it is federally mandated, there are many differences in how states administer it; what is allowable in one state may not be allowable in another. Additionally, there have been highly publicized accounts in the past decade of excessive and improper billing in numerous states.

These frequently asked questions and the information their answers provide will help you gain a better understanding of how Medicaid works within public education, why it’s an important special education funding component and what can be done to keep the program viable well into the future. This information will also help your district maximize its Medicaid reimbursement while ensuring efficiency and compliance with every claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicaid in Special Education