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What is Cost-Based Reimbursement? Financing School Based Services Through Medicaid
August 13, 2021
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Many Medicaid-eligible school-based services are reimbursed under a cost-based system. This infographic provides an introduction to cost-based reimbursement systems.

 

Financing School Based Services Through Medicaid

Comparing reimbursement systems: Fee for Service (FFS) VS. Cost-Based 

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