HB 683 Summary

• Expands the Medicaid School Program to cover nursing services provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and trained unlicensed individuals under supervision.

• Adds coverage for personal care services when recipients cannot perform activities of daily living and such services help them benefit from special education services.

• Introduces specialized medical transportation services in specially adapted vehicles for eligible recipients, including trips to/from school, residence, and service providers.

• Requires claims for Medicaid school services to be rejected if not included in a student's individualized education program or if the student fails to show progress over two consecutive three-month periods, with exceptions for modified service methods or non-progress-based services.

• Mandates that the Department of Education receive at least 3.5% of federal financial participation for the Medicaid school component and requires annual reporting by school providers on student enrollment in special education services.