Last year, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued guidance designed to encourage schools to provide more health services under Medicaid, including preventive care, mental health and substance use disorder services, physical and occupational therapy, and disease management. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A new state office of children’s health, expanded Medicaid reimbursements for health services provided at schools, and implementing social work apprentice program are among priorities a panel of state lawmakers will recommend to their colleagues when the Nevada Legislature convenes in February
Ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session, the interim Committee on Health and Human Services Monday approved 15 legislative proposals seeking to address public and behavioral health priorities.
One bill draft request was proposed to aid the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services in its effort to receive reimbursements for health services conducted at schools covered by Medicaid.