Patti Vickers ODE
and
Jennifer Smith OHA
and
Jennifer Smith OHA
Patti Vickers is a School Medicaid Program Analyst at the Oregon Department of Education,
Jennifer Smith School-Based Health Services (SBHS) Oregon Health Authority
SESSION DESCRIPTION
Medicaid in Schools: Expanding Access to Student Health Services
This session provides a high-level overview of Medicaid and its role in supporting school health services. Participants will learn how Medicaid functions in the education context and why participation matters for education agencies. The session is designed to build foundational understanding while illustrating the practical benefits of Medicaid participation.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the basic structure and purpose of School Medicaid
- Understand how Medicaid reimbursement supports health and related services
delivered in schools
- Identify tangible benefits of Medicaid participation
- Bring actionable information back to their education agency