Assembly Bill 340 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. The bill increases the reimbursement rate from 60 percent to 100 percent of the federal share of allowable charges for school medical services. Additionally, it raises the reimbursement for allowable administrative costs from 90 percent to 100 percent. This change aims to enhance financial support for these educational institutions in delivering necessary medical services to students.

The bill also includes provisions allowing claims for common carrier transportation costs as part of school medical services, unless notified otherwise by federal authorities. Furthermore, it mandates the Department of Health Services to establish rules for reimbursement methodologies and allows claims for administrative costs incurred up to 24 months prior to the date of the claim. Overall, the bill seeks to provide comprehensive financial assistance to ensure that school medical services are adequately funded and accessible to all eligible students.

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