School-Based Services
School-based Medicaid programs play a vital role in providing necessary health-related services to students while navigating complex federal and state requirements. We partner with government agencies to enhance program compliance, reimbursement accuracy, and oversight, ensuring these services are delivered effectively and sustainably.
Strengthening Compliance, Reimbursement, and Oversight in School-Based Medicaid Programs
School-based Medicaid programs enable schools to deliver essential health-related services to students, including therapy, behavioral health services, and specialized supports. These programs operate within intricate federal and state requirements, requiring accurate documentation, compliant claiming, and coordinated oversight across education and Medicaid systems.
We support state education agencies and other public-sector entities in administering and overseeing school-based Medicaid programs. Our work is performed exclusively on behalf of government agencies, providing independent, objective support across reimbursement, compliance, audit, and program integrity.
Where We Support School-Based Services
We provide comprehensive support to school-based Medicaid programs, helping agencies and school districts navigate complex requirements, ensure compliance, and strengthen program operations across key areas.
School-based Medicaid programs often rely on cost-based reimbursement methodologies that require accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting.
We assist agencies and school districts with cost report development, review, and audit support, helping ensure reimbursement is accurate, supportable, and aligned with federal requirements.
School-based services must meet strict documentation and billing requirements to support Medicaid claiming.
We conduct compliance reviews to evaluate service documentation, provider qualifications, and billing practices, helping agencies identify risks, strengthen controls, and improve program integrity.
Ensuring that services are appropriately delivered and reimbursed is central to school-based program oversight.
We support agencies through claims review, payment validation, and data analysis, helping identify improper payments, assess risk, and strengthen oversight processes.
School-based Medicaid programs are subject to federal and state audit requirements, including reviews of cost reports, claims, and supporting documentation.
We assist agencies and school districts in preparing for and responding to audits, conducting independent reviews, and supporting defensible audit outcomes.
Supporting Effective School-Based Programs
We help agencies strengthen school-based Medicaid programs through accurate reimbursement, strong compliance practices, and data-driven insights. Our focus is on supporting accountability, maximizing appropriate federal funding, and ensuring programs operate effectively for the students they serve.
School-based services operate at the intersection of education and Medicaid, requiring coordination across funding, service delivery, and oversight systems.
Our integrated approach helps agencies:
Our work is grounded in experience supporting government-funded health care and human services programs, including school-based Medicaid services. We bring expertise in reimbursement, audit, compliance, and data analytics, combined with a practical understanding of school-based program operations.
As an independent firm, we work exclusively with government agencies, ensuring objective, conflict-free support aligned with public program priorities.
Connect With Our Team
Partner with experts who understand the complexities of health and human services programs. Let us guide your organization through the industry’s unique challenges and opportunities.
Bob Hicks, CPA
Member
Email: bhicks@mslc.com
Phone Number: 816-957-6220
Johanna Linkenhoker, CPA
Member
Email: jlinkenhoker@mslc.com
Phone Number: 804-418-8125
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