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Effective
July 1, 1997, Fairfax County Public Schools became an authorized
Medicaid Provider. This means FCPS can bill Medicaid for services
provided to Medicaid/FAMIS disabled, eligible students.
The Medicaid Reimbursement program is a way for local school divisions to draw
down Federal Title XIX funds for health-related services being provided
to Medicaid, eligible students receiving special education services.
The
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides that
children with disabilities be provided with a free appropriate
public education. The special education and related services received
by the child must be identified as the result of a comprehensive
evaluation and described in an individual education plan (IEP).
These services are provided free of charge to FCPS disabled, eligible
students.
The
program is operational in 120+ FCPS supporting students receiving
services in all autism, mild retardation, moderate retardation,
noncategorical, physically disabled, preschool and severely disabled
programs. The revenue generated from this program will be used
to enhance the mandated special education programs.
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FCPS Medicaid Reimbursement Office
Fairfax
County School Administration Center
8115 Gatehouse Road, Suite 3146
Falls Church, VA 22042
Tamara Kelly,
Medicaid Program Manager
571-423-4065
Fax
571-423-4077
Tamara.Kelly@fcps.edu
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