Information for Parents
A Parent's Guide to School Based Medicaid Services
Parent Consent to Treat and Bill (English)
Parent Consent to Treat and Bill Form (Translatable)
Medicaid Services Brochure
The mission of Washtenaw Intermediate School District is to promote the continuous improvement of achievement for every student while providing high quality service to our customers through leadership, innovation and collaboration.
What School Districts Participate?
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Chelsea School District
- Dexter Community Schools
- Lincoln Consolidated Schools
- Manchester Community Schools
- Milan Area Schools
- Saline Area Schools
- Washtenaw Intermediate School District
- Whitmore Lake Public Schools
- Ypsilanti Community Schools
Who can I contact for more information?
If you have questions about the School Services Program, contact the Medicaid Office at Washtenaw Intermediate School District.
Lana Stiebe
Medicaid School Services Specialist
(734) 994-8100 x1548
What is the Medicaid School Services Program?
Since 1993, the State of Michigan has participated in a federal program called School Services Program (formerly School Based Services). The program assists school districts by providing partial reimbursement for medically related services that are listed on a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
In 2019, a new program, Caring 4 Students, was added to expand the School Services Program to general education students who have a 504 Plan, Health Care Plan, Plan of Care and/or a need for crisis intervention. Although this partial reimbursement is available only for students who are Medicaid eligible, these services are provided to all students regardless of their Medicaid eligibility status.
The Michigan School Services Program is under the direction of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Is there a cost to me?
No. Services are provided to students while they are at school at NO cost to the
parent/guardian
Will it impact my family's Medicaid benefits?
No. The School Services Program does NOT impact a family’s Medicaid services, funds or limits. Michigan operates the School Services Program differently than the Family Medicaid Program. The School Services Program does not affect your family’s Medicaid benefits in any way.
What type of services does the School Services Program cover?
• Crisis Interventions
• Nursing
• Psychological/Social Work/Counseling
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Speech and Language
• Orientation & Mobility
• Assistive Technology Services
• Evaluations
• Developmental Testing
• Case Management
• Personal Care
• Special Education Transportation
How can I help assure my school district receives benefits from the School Services Program?
School districts have been participating since 1993, but recently Federal regulations changed to require that the
parent/guardian…
- be fully informed about the School Services Program.
- provide consent to treat and provide intervention and support services to your child within the school day.
- provide consent to bill Medicaid for medical, behavioral and mental health services provided to your child within the school day.
- understand that consent is voluntary and can be revoked in writing at any time.
You can help your school district and your child by providing your written consent, which allows continued participation in the School Services Program and offers funding to provide services for all children.
Help support the services
your child receives.
Help Us Help Them.
About Medicaid Coverage for Services in the Schools or by Other Providers/Clinics/Settings