Medicaid School Program Expanded – Includes More BH Services

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) announced updates to the Medicaid School Program (MSP). MSP is a partnership between ODM and the Department of Education and Workforce.  The Medicaid School Program (MSP) allows local educational agencies (LEAs), community schools, and state schools for the blind and deaf to seek reimbursement for Medicaid eligible services provided to students who have services documented in a plan of care. With the recent update, ODM is assuming responsibility for managing the program instead of DEW.  Beginning January 1, 2026, the Medicaid School Program will include:

• A School Services Plan of Care as documentation of medical necessity for MSP services – expanding access to MSP services beyond youth with an IEP.
• An updated benefits package that includes additional nursing and behavioral health services (TBS, SBIRT, and Tobacco screening and cessation) and BH provider types.
• Reimbursement for screening services provided to students enrolled in Medicaid.

Please visit the Medicaid School Program webpage for more information about changes to the program effective January 1st, 2026. Information includes:

• Overview of MSP Updates
• School Services Plan of Care Form
• School Services Plan of Care Guidance
• MSP Services and Rates

Interested parties can join ODM on January 23rd, 2026 at 12pm (noon) to learn more about the new MSP updates. Click HERE to register.

For questions, please reach out to [email protected].