Welcome to the State of Nevada Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP) SHS webpage. NV Medicaid SHS is part of the Medical Programs Unit (MPU) that oversees the Medicaid Services Manual (MSM) policies for school-aged youth.
School Health Services (SHS)
MSM Chapter 2800
SHS are medical services provided through a Local Education Agency (LEA) or State Education Agency (SEA) for children who attend public schools in Nevada. SHS are provided to Medicaid enrolled students. SHS are medically necessary services listed in the student’s Plan of Care (POC) and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP), and/or preventive services that are coverable under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefits program.