Minnesota Law (M.SS.125A.21) requires that school districts seek reimbursement from private and public health insurers for the cost of health-related services provided to students who receive special education services. If your child receives health-related services as part of their IEP, IFSP or IIIP, a member of your child’s team may ask your permission to share information with your insurer and/or physician in order to bill for these services. Health-related services are developmental, corrective and supportive services that are required in order for a student to benefit from their program of specialized instruction. Health-related services include supports such as:

• Diagnosis, evaluation and assessment;

• Speech, physical and occupational therapies;

• Audiology;

• Paraprofessional/personal care assistant (PCA) services;

• Mental health services;

• Transportation; and

• Health services such as nursing.

For more information about MA Billing from the Minnesota Department of Education, please see Third Party Billing

Contact: Sue Tupy