More And More Schools Taking Advantage Of Policy Shift That Allows Their Clinics, Nurses To Bill Medicaid

Before schools weren't allowed to bill Medicaid, but that changed in 2014. By billing the program, schools say they will be able to help students manage chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and food allergies; offer mental health and addiction treatment; and provide dental, vision, hearing and speech services more effectively. Medicaid news comes out of Louisiana, New Hampshire and Idaho, as well.

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