An Act relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to change how MassHealth, the state’s healthcare program, reimburses schools for providing healthcare services to students. It seeks to ensure that schools receive adequate funding to cover the costs of providing medical, dental, and mental health care to children enrolled in MassHealth. The legislation intends to streamline the reimbursement process and improve access to these essential services for students.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for MassHealth to reimburse schools for eligible healthcare services.
- Requires MassHealth to provide clear guidelines and procedures for reimbursement.
- Addresses potential barriers to reimbursement for schools.
- Focuses on covering medical, dental, and mental health services.
- Aims to improve access to healthcare for students enrolled in MassHealth.
Who is affected
- Students enrolled in MassHealth
- Schools in Massachusetts
- MassHealth
- School districts
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the existing MassHealth reimbursement system for school-based healthcare.
- It clarifies the scope of services eligible for reimbursement.
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