Bill > HB1640

This bill directs the New Hampshire Department of Education and Insurance Department to establish rules for obtaining parental consent for school billing purposes, specifically related to Medicaid services for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans. The bill requires school districts to obtain a single, yearly permissive billing release form from parents or legal guardians, which will be sufficient for accessing Medicaid insurance and billing for services. The consent form must be obtained before initially accessing a child's or parent's public benefits, and if a student changes school districts, a new signature will be required. The bill specifies that the consent can be in paper or digital format and must be adapted to meet the needs of the person signing. The departments are tasked with developing specific rules about special education services, Medicaid, and expanded Medicaid reimbursements to schools, and the bill will take effect 60 days after its passage. The primary goal is to streamline the consent process for school-related Medicaid billing while ensuring parents are properly notified and give permission.

Education

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2255&inflect=2