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. 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.

The bill also includes provisions for claims related to common carrier transportation costs as part of school medical services, allowing for reimbursement unless notified otherwise by federal authorities. Additionally, it mandates that the DHS establish rules for reimbursement methodologies and ensures compliance with federal requirements for receiving financial participation. Overall, this legislation aims to provide greater financial assistance to educational institutions in delivering medical services to students.

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