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School Health Services Program (Medicaid)
About School Health Services (Medicaid)
Colorado districts can claim for Medicaid covered services that are provided in schools. The Colorado Department of Education provides training for developing the local services plans required for participation in this program. This site provides guidance and resources.
Important Dates:
- FY 2024-25 Reimbursement Spending Report will open Wedensday, October 1, 2025 and will be due to CDE February 27, 2026 (email Andria Thornhill if need more time to submit). View details below in the Reimbursement Spending Report section
- Local Services Plan for Cohort Renewing (2021-26) or new programs:
- Initial review draft due: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Final submission due: Friday, May 1, 2026
CDE School Health Services (SHS) Program Learning Tool
Use the link below to access the CDE SHS Program Learning Tool. Topics in this Moodle course include the basics of the Local Services Plan (LSP) and the Reimbursement Spending Report (RSR), LSP development and implementation, and support tools available to program participants. This course offers valuable insights and practical tools to program participants, whether they are new to the program or looking to refresh their knowledge.
Use the embedded feedback form in the tool to provide your feedback or to submit best practices for the program.
- Fact Sheet (leaving CDE website)
- 2025-2026 Timeline and Local Service Plan Cohort Groups
- School Health Services Program Manual (Leaving CDE Website)
- CDE School Health Services (Medicaid) Program Parent Guide (PDF English)
- CDE School Health Services (Medicaid) Program Parent Guide (PDF Spanish)
- CDE School Health Services (Medicaid) Program Administrator Guide (PDF)
- School Health Services Program Financial and Coordinator Roles (Leaving CDE Website)
- School Health Services Program Legislation (C.R.S.25.5-5-318) (Leaving CDE Website)
- Local Services Plan Guidelines
- Local Services Plan Templates
- Local Services Plan Development Strategies (PDF)
- Local Services Plan Health Needs Assessment (Word)
- Expenditure Allowability Support Document
FY 2024-25 Reimbursement Spending Report
- Submit Report Here
- The FY 2024-25 Reimbursement Spending Report will open October 1, 2025. If you have questions about spending for your district/BOCES please email Andria Thornhill
- Reimbursement Spending Report Worksheet (XLSX)
- Report Narrative Support (PDF)
- Category Transition Support Tool (PDF)
Community and State Partners
Connections Across CDE
- School Culture and Climate
- Standards and Instruction
- School Nutrition Unit
- Office of Learning Supports
- Office of Special Education
- Accountability and Support
- Career and Technical Education
- Educator Effectiveness
- Field Services Division
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
- Child Find and Preschool Special Education
Districts/BOCES Participating in the School Health Services Program
- Academy 20
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Adams County 14
- Adams-Arapahoe 28J
- Alamosa RE-11J
- Archuleta County 50 Jt
- Bayfield 10 Jt-R
- Boulder Valley Re 2
- Buena Vista R-31
- Canon City RE-1
- Cherry Creek 5
- Cheyenne Mountain 12
- CO School for the Deaf and Blind
- Colorado Springs 11
- Cripple Creek-Victor RE-1
- Delta County 50(J)
- Denver County 1
- District 49
- Dolores RE-4A
- Douglas County Re 1
- Durango 9-R
- Eagle County RE 50
- East Otero R-1
- Englewood 1
- Fremont RE-2
- Garfield 16
- Garfield Re-2
- Greeley 6
- Gunnison Watershed RE1J
- Harrison 2
- Jefferson County R-1
- Johnstown-Milliken RE-5J
- Lake County R-1
- Lamar Re-2
- Lewis-Palmer 38
- Littleton 6
- Manitou Springs 14
- Mapleton 1
- Mesa County Valley 51
- Montezuma-Cortez RE-1
- Montrose County RE-1
- Park County RE-2
- Pikes Peak BOCES
- Platte Canyon 1
- Poudre R-1
- Pueblo City 60
- Pueblo County 70
- Rio Blanco BOCES
- Roaring Fork RE-1
- Rocky Ford R-2
- Salida R-32
- San Juan BOCES
- San Luis Valley BOCES
- School District 27J
- Sheridan 2
- South Central BOCES
- St Vrain Valley RE1J
- Thompson R2-J
- Weld County RE-3J
- Westminster Public Schools
- Widefield 3
- Woodland Park Re-2
Contact Information
For further assistance, please contact:
Andria Thornhill
Medicaid Consultant, School Health Services
Colorado Department of Education
thornhill_a@cde.state.co.us
Cell Phone: 720-926-6135
HCPF School Health Services Administrator
Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)
hcpf_schoolhealthservices@state.co.us
Phone: 303-866-4234
Financial information on schools and districts throughout Colorado. Learn more about financial transparency.
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Phone: 303-866-6600
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July 2, 2025
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