Medi-Cal Reimbursement
As schools and local educational agencies seek out ways to fund and sustain school based mental health services, Medi-Cal funded services have potential to grow significantly in schools. The following resources provide information to support third party billing and the development of Medi-Cal funded mental health support. For more information, please review:
The Local Educational Agency Medi-Cal Billing Option Program Provider Manual
How to Fund School Based Health Centers in Your District - California School-Based Health Alliance
Practical Guide for Financing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health in Schools
This is a guide for school district leaders interested in exploring partnerships and accessing Medi-Cal services to meet the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students in schools.
This guide will present five different ways school districts can partner with state or county-level agencies to access Medi-Cal and expand billable mental health services for their students.
It also addresses the steps that district leaders can take to utilize untapped Medi-Cal funds to help create an integrated, coordinated, and sustainable system of social, emotional, and mental health support for students.
Access the Practical Guide for Financing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health in Schools Guide Here