This session introduces the basics of school-based Medicaid under Michigan’s School Services Program (SSP). Participants will learn why Medicaid exists in schools, what services may be billed, and the foundational requirements for documentation, medical necessity, provider qualifications, and RMTS. Real-world scenarios will help clarify common questions and audit expectations.

Designed for experienced participants, this session focuses on advanced compliance, audit risk, and program oversight. Attendees will explore high-risk areas such as RMTS patterns, cost reporting, and documentation defensibility, using real-world scenarios to strengthen sustainable school-based Medicaid practices.

As Medicaid programs continue to evolve at both the federal and state levels, organizations must prepare for policy and operational changes that will shape funding, service delivery, and compliance in 2026 and beyond. This session provides a high-level, forward-looking overview of five key Medicaid trends that stakeholders should be watching closely.

Get a taste of how bhworks connects data and care to help improve student outcomes across the state. We’ll share the latest “flavors” of innovation, from feature updates to the nursing module, and share our recipe for success as we look toward future compliance and Medicaid billing.

Every strong program has an origin story. Ours began with shared commitment, separate systems, and a growing realization that caring deeply for students was not enough. We needed alignment. In the early days, schools, Medicaid, and Community Mental Health were all working hard, but not always working together. Different rules, different responsibilities, and plenty of “Who owns this?” moments made it clear that intention had to become structured. Through deliberate collaboration, policy work, and honest conversations, the partnership with CMHCM evolved. Roles were clarified. Processes were refined. Safeguards were strengthened. What once felt fragmented became coordinated. This session tells the story of how C4S grew into a cohesive, compliant, integrity driven program. Not just where we are now, but how thoughtful alignment turned complexity into a system built to serve students well.

This interactive regional session moves beyond traditional updates to focus on peer learning and practical problem-solving in the School Services Program (SSP) Medicaid. Participants will work in small groups to identify shared challenges, explore promising practices, and develop actionable next steps. Insights from the session will help inform future state guidance, training, and technical assistance.

• Two 8 ft. Exhibit tables

• Recognition on

printed conference

signage, website and

on rotating banner

during breaks

• 15 minute

presentation to

conference attendees

during lunch

• 8 ft. Exhibit table

• Recognition on

printed conference

signage, website and

on rotating banner

during breaks

• 8 ft. Exhibit table

• Recognition on

conference website