Fact Sheet
School NursesSchool NursingMaternal and Child HealthHealth in School
Medicaid Reimbursement for School Nursing Services
November 16, 2023
by Max Breene, and Kerri McGowan LowreyOverview
Substantial and important changes to reimbursements for school-based Medicaid services were made in 2023 due to the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This resource explains the new federal law and provides an overview of various state legislative approaches to Medicaid coverage for school nursing services.