The Medicaid "Free Care" Policy Change: What Is It, and What Does It Mean for School Nurses?. (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lerner, Elaine; Edwards, Amy
• Is Part Of: NASN school nurse. Volume 31:Number 4(2016:Jul.)
• Page Start: 214
• Page End: 215
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: free care -- school-based Medicaid -- Medicaid for Education; School nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Health education (Secondary) -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 371.712097305
• DOI: 10.1177/1942602X16642521
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1942-602X

Abstract

On December 15, 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance to state Medicaid Directors regarding Medicaid Payment for Services Provided without Charge (free care). This guidance may offer local education agencies the opportunity to receive Medicaid reimbursement for health related services when certain requirements are met. This article describes the considerations for local education agencies seeking this reimbursement and the integral role the school nurse could play in the implementation of these requirements.