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Welcomed Relief for LEAs in PPL 23-004R
On September 11, 2023, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released Policy and Procedure Letter (PPL) 23-004R, bringing significant changes and welcomed relief for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) concerning Alternative Format Plans for individuals with speech, hearing, or visual disabilities.
Empowering Schools with a Long-Awaited Guide: Delivering Care to Children in Medicaid and CHIP
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently unveiled its long-awaited, comprehensive guide, titled "Delivering Service in School-Based Settings: A Comprehensive Guide to Medicaid Services and Administrative Claiming," which marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA).
PPL 21-040: Notification of Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccinations in the LEA Billing Program
Last Wednesday, December 15, DHCS released an email regarding Policy and Procedure Letter 21-040 titled “Notification of Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccinations in the LEA Billing …
PPL 21-034: Opportunities for COVID-19 testing in schools and the impact on Local Educational Agency Medi-Cal Billing Option Program (LEA BOP)
On Monday, November 22, DHCS released an email regarding Policy and Procedure Letter 21-034. This PPL notifies LEAs participating in the LEA Billing program of opportunities related to…
Policy & Procedure Letter Round Up
Over the last few weeks, DHCS released several Policy & Procedure Letters (PPLs), and more are expected to be published soon. Paradigm has summarized the latest PPLs below and emphasized…
PPL 21-015: Unsatisfactory Immigration Status Beneficiaries in the LEA Billing Program
On July 16, DHCS released an email regarding Policy and Procedure Letter (PPL) 21-015 titled, “Unsatisfactory Immigration Status Beneficiaries in the LEA Medi-Cal Billing Option Program…
PPL 20-001: Claiming Reimbursement for Participation Fee
On Friday, January 15, DHCS released PPL 20-001. The purpose of this Policy and Procedure Letter is to provide guidance on the reimbursement requirements for participation fees related to…