School Health Services (SHS), Provider Type (PT) 60

Welcome to the State of Nevada Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP) SHS webpage. NV Medicaid SHS is part of the Medical Programs Unit (MPU) that oversees the Medicaid Services Manual (MSM) policies for school-aged youth.

SHS are medical services provided through a Local Education Agency (LEA) or State Education Agency (SEA) for children who attend public schools in Nevada. SHS are provided to Medicaid enrolled students. SHS are medically necessary services listed in the student's Plan of Care (POC) and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP), and/or preventive services that are coverable under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefits program.

• NV Medicaid School Health Services Program Guide
• School Health Services Access Resource Center

• Healthy Kids Program (EPSDT)
• Medicaid Services Manual - Healthy Kids Program

Registration Open: Project ECHO Nevada

• Project ECHO Nevada, in partnership with the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, invites you to its upcoming school-based mental health ECHO focused on supporting those currently implementing or seeking to implement Tier 3 interventions. This program will consist of extended 75-minute teleconference sessions for school and community-based professionals with the goal of supporting implementation of Tier 3 interventions.

Registration is free for all:

Project ECHO Sign In Form (External) – Please contact monica.romero@doe.nv.gov for ADA assistance

Multidisciplinary Information Sessions

Beginning August 2025, Nevada Medicaid’s School Health Services (SHS) program will host Monthly virtual Multidisciplinary Information Sessions in partnership with the Nevada Department of Education. These sessions are designed to build capacity across Nevada schools and strengthen understanding of school-based Medicaid policies, procedures, and best practices.

Who Should Attend?

• These sessions are open to all, but are especially valuable for:

• Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators and Medicaid Coordinators

• School-based providers (e.g., nurses, counselors, mental health staff)

• EHR/Billing vendors and technical staff

• School staff involved in service delivery, documentation, or compliance

What to Expect

Each session will be 60–90 minutes, beginning with presentations from subject matter experts and ending with live Q&A to answer real-world questions from attendees. Sessions will be recorded, and all related materials (including slide decks, tip sheets, and summaries) will be made available on the School Health Access Resource Center for those unable to attend live.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Medicaid basics and how they apply in the school setting

• Strengthen documentation practices to support compliant, reimbursable services

• Learn how to identify and address common billing errors and denials

• Gain clarity on the difference between receiving services at school and in the community—and why both are allowed

• Stay up to date with evolving policies, state guidance, and best practices for SHS

• Improve coordination between health and education professionals for better student outcomes

Information Session Schedule

Date	Topic
August 19, 2025	Introduction to Medicaid in SHS
September 15, 20025	FERPA / HIPPA
October 21, 2025	Assessments
November 18, 2025	Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic & Treatment (EPSDT)
December 16, 2025	Medical Necessity
January 20, 2026	Navigating the SHA Resource Center
February 17, 2026	Plan of Care (POC) Documentation
March 17, 2026	Non-IEP Services
April 21, 2026	Understanding Roles & Services
May 19, 2026	How to use the School Medicaid Access & Reimbursement Tool (SMART)
June 16, 2026	Family Communications on SHS