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 for these entities.

The bill also 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 the Department of Health Services (DHS) establish rules for reimbursement methodologies and ensures compliance with federal requirements for receiving financial participation. Overall, the bill aims to enhance funding for school medical services, thereby improving access to necessary health care for students.

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