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Nevada Medicaid School Health Services Program Guide

Nevada Medicaid School Health Services Program Guide This guide is a resource for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in Nevada regarding the Medicaid School Health Services (SHS) program. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for enrolling as a Medicaid provider, billing for covered health services, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. It supports schools in delivering medically necessary services to Medicaid-eligible students, including guidance on documentation, eligibility verification, and service limitations.

Program Guide

This guide is reviewed and verified biannually by Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) staff. Please note that information may evolve or change between review cycles. If you identify any broken links or inaccuracies, kindly report them to:

SchoolHealthServices@NVHA.nv.gov

Programs & Schedules

EPSDT/Healthy Kids Program

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) is a Medicaid program that helps kids and teens under age 21 get the health care they need. The program provides regular checkups to find and address health issues early. EPSDT covers things like doctor visits, mental health care, dental checkups, vision and hearing tests.

Periodicity Schedule

The American Academy of Pediatrics Periodicity Schedule guides the delivery of age-appropriate care, aligning with Medicaid requirements to address routine and emergent health needs in students.

Children's Behavioral Health Transformation

The State of Nevada is undergoing a multi-year transformation of behavioral health care for youth. Nevada Medicaid, in collaboration with state, local and community partners, is developing new home and community-based services in addition to launching a health plan specifically for this population of youth. VISIT THE SITE TO GET INVOLVED