Bill
HD 2658
Overview: HD 2658, "An Act relative to MassHealth reimbursement to schools", was passed by the Senate after being introduced on February 27, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims
Overview: HD 2658, "An Act relative to MassHealth reimbursement to schools", was passed by the Senate after being introduced on February 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to increase Medicaid (MassHealth) reimbursement rates for school-based health services provided to eligible students, in order to improve access to essential healthcare within the school setting.
Key Provisions:
- Raises MassHealth reimbursement rates for school nurses, counselors, and other qualified providers delivering covered services to MassHealth-enrolled students
- Requires the state Medicaid agency to regularly review and adjust reimbursement rates to keep pace with the actual costs of providing school-based health services
- Establishes a new grant program to help schools build capacity for billing Medicaid for eligible services
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill will benefit school districts, which often struggle to fund adequate health services for students, as well as MassHealth-enrolled students who will have greater access to needed healthcare on school campuses. Increased Medicaid funding is expected to allow schools to expand their health service offerings.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been passed by the Senate and is awaiting final approval from the Governor. If signed into law, the new reimbursement rates and grant program will be implemented within 6 months.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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