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School administrators, special‑education leaders back changing MassHealth billing so reimbursements return to districts
Summary
Administrators and special‑education leaders asked legislators to update Medicaid rules so MassHealth reimbursements for school‑based nursing and related services flow directly back to the districts that deliver them, enabling hiring and retention of nurses and related staff.
Administrators for special education, school nurses and nonprofit advocates asked the Joint Committee on Education to back legislation that would change how MassHealth reimbursements are handled so funds return directly to the districts that provide school‑based nursing and related services.
Why it matters: Witnesses said the current claim structure disincentivizes districts from billing…
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