Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) are asking for our input on their efforts to expand Medicaid billing to include mental health care in schools. They are wanting to expand the billing rights to school psychologists, school counselors, and school social workers. This expansion provides a funding opportunity to address the critical needs for school based mental health services. ODE/OHA are collecting information from us via this survey. The survey is not worded easily for us to understand, so here's ideas/suggestions to best complete the survey. When completing the survey, remember they are looking to collect information on how to implement Medicaid billing in the schools. They ask questions about documentation. We recommend you think about the documentation you use when doing mental health evaluation (e.g., EBD evals), FBAs, behavior intervention plans, and safety plans. When they ask about direct services, think about your services in terms of supporting mental and behavioral health. In several places, the OARs that rule our practice may be helpful to reference, such as OAR 581-015 Special Education or OAR 584-245-0200 Scope of School Psychologists. |
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Use the NASP Advocacy Center to find key legislation and how your official voted. Subscribe to alerts on Federal actions. Sign up at NASP here. Keep an eye on Advocate for School Psychology page. Join NASP to stay abreast of key national issues. | Launch Into advocacy by making a difference in Oregon! Effective communication is especially important as we advocate for systems change that will support school psychologists in practice. Whether your advocacy skills are practiced and honed or just starting, today is a day to consider what your community needs, how you can advocate for needed change, and bring attention to the critical shortage of school psychologists. Write letters to your representatives, contact members of your local school board, or participate in NASP’s Advocacy Action!
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