Author: Patsy Crawford | Posted: 15. February 2013 23:15
On February 14, 2013, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) published in the Federal Register its final rule to amend the frequency requirement for obtaining parental consent to bill Medicaid (FR Vol. 78, No.31, pages 10525-10538). [More]
Author: Patsy Crawford | Posted: 13. February 2013 01:22
On February 12, 2013 the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) hosted a conference call with selected individuals to announce the finalization of its proposed rule to amend the frequency requirement for obtaining parental consent to bill Medicaid. [More]
Author: Patsy Crawford | Posted: 24. July 2012 23:02
On June 28th, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Court’s decision primarily addressed the constitutionality of two key ACA provisions; the so-called “individual mandate” and the requirement that states dramatically expand their Medicaid programs. The Court ruled [More]
Author: Patsy Crawford | Posted: 27. January 2012 16:53
Medicaid billing changes required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in CMS Rule 6028 (42 CCFR 455 subpart E) threaten major revenue disruptions and administrative burdens for some school districts. Under the rule’s new provider screening requirements, each state Medicaid agency must require all ordering or referring physicians and other professionals to [More]
Author: Patsy Crawford | Posted: 29. September 2011 21:06
On September 28, 2011 the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) published in the Federal Register (FR Vol. 76, No. 188) a proposed amendment to its regulation regarding parental consent to bill Medicaid under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The proposed amendment would eliminate the requirement for a local education agency (LEA) to obtain parental consent “each time” [More]
Author: Patsy Crawford | Posted: 15. April 2011 20:04
The U.S. Department of Education proposes to amend FERPA regulations to improve access to SLDS data to facilitate a state's ability "to evaluate education programs, build upon what works and discard what does not, increase accountability and transparency, and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvements in education." [More]
Author: Patsy Crawford | Posted: 5. April 2011 01:50
The Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) held its Legislative and Policy Conference on March 19 – 22, 2011. CGCS, with 66 large urban school district members, hosts the annual conference to provide participants with updates on major federal legislative and policy issues that may impact urban school districts’ operations and finances. Two key issues this year were: The reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and the 2011 federal budget for the U.S. Department of Education (ED). [More]
Author: Patsy Crawford | Posted: 7. February 2011 20:00
PCG Education's Legal Brief Newsletter regarding CMS Final Rule 6028-FC is available for review using the link below. [More]
Author: Patsy Crawford | Posted: 3. November 2010 02:10
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