Indiana Medicaid Approved To Reimburse School-Based Services

The Indiana Medicaid program is preparing to implement a state plan amendment (SPA) to reimburse for a wide range of school-based services for Medicaid-eligible students with disabilities and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). On September 13, 2023, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the SPA, which permits the state to receive federal matching funds to reimburse for medically necessary school-based nursing services, psychologist testing services (if done by a licensed individual), and school-based transportation for qualified Medicaid enrolled children.

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