Senate Bill 349 proposes amendments to the reimbursement rates for school medical services provided by school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, and specific educational programs for the blind and deaf in Wisconsin. Currently, the Department of Health Services (DHS) reimburses these entities for 60 percent of the federal share of allowable charges for school medical services and 90 percent for allowable administrative costs. The bill seeks to increase these reimbursement rates to 100 percent for both allowable charges and administrative costs, thereby enhancing financial support for these essential services.

Additionally, the bill allows for claims related to common carrier transportation costs to be submitted as part of school medical services, unless notified otherwise by federal authorities. It mandates that DHS establish rules for reimbursement methodologies and ensures compliance with federal requirements for receiving financial participation. This legislative change aims to provide greater financial relief and support for educational institutions that offer medical services to students, particularly those with special needs.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49.45(39)(b)1, 49.45, 49.45(39)(b)2