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School-Based Services Programs – County Health Department (CHD) Program

Florida Medicaid’s Covered Services and HCBS Waivers

School-Based Services Programs – County Health Department (CHD) Program

Medicaid reimburses county health departments (CHDs) that provide services in public schools for the following:

  • Nursing.
  • Group social work services
  • Individual social work

This service is not one of the minimum covered services for managed care plans serving Medicaid enrollees.

Eligibility

Florida Medicaid recipients requiring medically necessary CHD services must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in a public school; and
  • Be under age 21.

Resource Information

The Florida Medicaid coverage policies, fee schedules, and Rule are available on the Agency Website.