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Comparing reimbursement systems: Fee for Service (FFS) VS. Cost-Based - Financing School Based Services Through Medicaid
August 13, 2021
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Medicaid reimburses most eligible school-based services through one of two systems: fee-for-service and cost-based reimbursement. This infographic compares the differences in the actions of schools and state Medicaid offices between the two reimbursement systems. 

 

Financing School Based Services Through Medicaid

What is Cost-Based Reimbursement?

How Are Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Paid Under Cost-Based Reimbursement?