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Information to assist local school districts, schools, and communities in understanding the School-Based Medicaid Program (SBMP) is available on DESE's SBMP information page. The SBMP allows Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to receive federal funding to offset the costs of providing Medicaid-covered services delivered in school settings by LEA-employed health providers. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) advisories, regulations, and additional information related to the SBMP can also be found on this page. More detailed SBMP information — including program guidance, covered services and qualified providers, and announcements — is posted on the MassHealth SBMP website .
Last Updated: September 9, 2025