New Issue Brief Highlights the Role of School-based Health Centers in Health Care Delivery

Aurrera Health was pleased to contribute to research that supported the production of a recent issue brief on school-based health centers (SBHCs) from the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC). The brief examines how Medicaid policies across five states (Arkansas, California, Michigan, Missouri, and New York) support or inhibit access to behavioral health services provided by SBHCs. Aurrera Health worked with MACPAC to review state Medicaid policies and interview key stakeholders to identify common challenges in care delivery and potential solutions that would support access to care.

This is the second MACPAC publication on school-based health services informed by research conducted by Aurrera Health. A previous issue brief on school-based services for students enrolled in Medicaid was released in March 2024. Both publications highlight the important role school settings play in supporting student access to physical and behavioral health care services and explore opportunities to expand this crucial access.

Aurrera Health Group’s Capabilities

Is your state considering strategies to expand access to school health services through Medicaid and CHIP? Aurrera Health Group works with state and federal agencies, as well as national partners focused on school-based health, to evaluate school Medicaid policies and provide strategic guidance for projects to increase access to Medicaid health services in schools and school-based health centers. If you are interested in learning more about our services and approach, please reach out to Lauren Block.

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Authors

Kate Johnson [Director]

Liz Stein [Senior Policy Consultant]