The Youth Health & Wellness Department's School Health Systems and Billing recognizes the need to identify sustainable sources of revenue to support districts’ comprehensive approach in delivering and expanding behavioral and mental health services for students. In addition to providing a centralized team for streamlined billing and revenue cycle management, the program offers:
- training and technical assistance to Local Education Agencies across the state on all aspects of school-based health systems, including claim submission and reimbursement processes
- support with integrating funds from mental and behavioral health care services on school sites
- guidance in identifying additional funding opportunities to support and expand behavioral health programs for students
