School Medicaid: Guide to Getting Started

Start here if you are interested in understanding how to navigate School Based Health Services (SBHS) Medicaid. This guide will walk you through the process and provide the essential steps and resources to support efficient and sustainable billing. It is important to take your time and start with one step at a time when implementing a SBHS Medicaid program. By focusing on one task first, it can reduce feeling overwhelmed and help understand each part of the process before moving on to the next. The list below is organized to help you begin with the first step, guiding you through each action in a sequence for a more manageable process. Start with the first two bullet points and work your way down.

• School Medicaid Billing Checklist
  This checklist is designed to assist Oregon Education Agencies in completing the steps necessary to begin billing.
  
• School Medicaid Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool
  This tool is designed to assist Oregon Education Agencies in conducting a cost-benefit analysis for a School Medicaid program.
• School Medicaid Readiness Assessment Tool
  This tool is designed to assist Oregon Education Agencies to assess readiness for implementing a School Medicaid program.
  
• School Medicaid Billing Manual
  This manual is a reference guide for Oregon Education Agencies, particularly school finance personnel, looking to implement or continue to bill.
  

Contact:
Shelby Parks, School Medicaid Program Analyst