Prairie Hills Elementary District 144 Medicaid Annual Notification Regarding Parental Consent Background: Since 1992, the State of Illinois has participated in a Federal program called Medicaid School-Based Services. The program assists school districts by providing partial reimbursement for medically-related services listed on a student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Although this partial reimbursement is available only for students who are Medicaid eligible, services are provided to all students with disabilities regardless of their Medicaid eligibility status. The Illinois School-Based Services program is under the direction of the Illinois Department of Health & Family Services. In 2013, the regulations regarding Medicaid parental consent for School-Based Services changed. Prior to accessing a child’s public benefits or insurance for the first time, and annually thereafter, school districts must provide parents/guardians written notification. So what does all this mean? Is a cost to you? NO IEP/IFSP services are provided to students while they are at school at NO cost to the – parent/guardian. Will Medicaid claiming impact your family’s Medicaid benefits? The School-Based Services program does NOT impact a family’s Medicaid services, funds, or limits. Illinois operates the School-Based Services program differently than the family’s Medicaid program. The School-Based Services program does not affect your family’s Medicaid benefits in any way. What type of services does the School-Based Services program cover? Audiology Nursing services Social work Developmental assessments Occupational therapy Speech/language pathology Medical equipment Physical therapy Transportation Medical services Psychological services Medical supplies School health aide What type of information about your child will be shared? In order to submit claims for School-Based Services reimbursement, the following types of records may be required: first name, last name, middle name, date of birth, Medicaid ID, disability, service dates and the types of services delivered. Who will see this information? Information about your child’s School-Based Services may be shared with the Illinois Medicaid agency and its affiliates for the purpose of verifying Medicaid eligibility and submitting claims. What if you change your mind? You have the right to withdraw consent to disclose your child’s personally identifiable information to the Illinois Medicaid agency and its affiliates at any time.
Prairie Hills Elementary District 144 Medicaid Annual Notification Regarding Parental Consent Background: Since 1992, the State of Illinois has participated in a Federal program called Medicaid School-Based Services. The program assists school districts by providing partial reimbursement for medically-related services listed on a student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Although this partial reimbursement is available only for students who are Medicaid eligible, services are provided to all students with disabilities regardless of their Medicaid eligibility status. The Illinois School-Based Services program is under the direction of the Illinois Department of Health & Family Services. In 2013, the regulations regarding Medicaid parental consent for School-Based Services changed. Prior to accessing a child’s public benefits or insurance for the first time, and annually thereafter, school districts must provide parents/guardians written notification. So what does all this mean? Is a cost to you? NO – IEP/IFSP services are provided to students while they are at school at NO cost to the parent/guardian. Will Medicaid claiming impact your family’s Medicaid benefits? The School-Based Services program does NOT impact a family’s Medicaid services, funds, or limits. Illinois operates the School-Based Services program differently than the family’s Medicaid program. The School-Based Services program does not affect your family’s Medicaid benefits in any way. What type of services does the School-Based Services program cover? Audiology Developmental assessments Medical equipment Medical services Medical supplies Nursing services Occupational therapy Physical therapy Psychological services School health aide Social work Speech/language pathology Transportation What type of information about your child will be shared? In order to submit claims for School-Based Services reimbursement, the following types of records may be required: first name, last name, middle name, date of birth, Medicaid ID, disability, service dates and the types of services delivered. Who will see this information? Information about your child’s School-Based Services may be shared with the Illinois Medicaid agency and its affiliates for the purpose of verifying Medicaid eligibility and submitting claims. What if you change your mind? You have the right to withdraw consent to disclose your child’s personally identifiable information to the Illinois Medicaid agency and its affiliates at any time.