Kentucky HB583 allows school districts to bill the school-based Medicaid program for healthcare services provided by school nurses.

Kentucky HB583 amends the school-based Medicaid program to allow school districts to bill for medically necessary services provided by school nurses to Medicaid-enrolled students. The bill specifies that school districts can bill for preventative dental services if they are within the scope of practice for school nurses and parental consent has been obtained. Additionally, school districts must contract with a third-party billing vendor capable of submitting Medicaid claims for all relevant codes. This change takes effect starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Kentucky HB583 allows school districts to bill the school-based Medicaid program for healthcare services provided by school nurses.

Kentucky HB583 amends the school-based Medicaid program to allow school districts to bill for medically necessary services provided by school nurses to Medicaid-enrolled students. The bill specifies that school districts can bill for preventative dental services if they are within the scope of practice for school nurses and parental consent has been obtained. Additionally, school districts must contract with a third-party billing vendor capable of submitting Medicaid claims for all relevant codes. This change takes effect starting in the 2027-2028 school year.