February 25, 2016

Health Advocate: Medicaid’s EPSDT in Schools versus the Free Care Rule

Executive Summary

In this month’s Health Advocate, we analyze clarifications to the “Free Care Rule,” which no longer prevents schools from being reimbursed for services provided to children through Medicaid’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program.

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Health Advocate: Medicaid’s EPSDT in Schools versus the Free Care Rule

Executive Summary

Related Content

The Faces of Medicaid Expansion: Filling Gaps in Coverage

What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? — Affordability

What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? — Consumer Protections and Due Process