Title of Rule:	Changes to School Health Services Program, Section 8.290	
Rule Number:	MSB 08-04-01-A	
Division / Contact / Phone:	Program Eligibility and Implementation / Cheryl Nelson / 3131	

The rule change is necessary in order to bring the School Health Services Program in compliance with mandates from CMS regarding provider qualifications and a cost-based reimbursement methodology.  CMS is reviewing a corresponding State Plan Amendment and has provided strict conditions that must be met for the School Health Services Program to continue.  In addition, the changes are necessary to bring the program in compliance with CMS regulation 2237-IFC, regarding case management services.  CMS 2237-IFC was effective on March 3, 2008.