Frequently Asked Questions

Parents - Information

• What is the Third Party Billing program? The Third Party Billing program began in 1992 for Baltimore County Public Schools. The program is based upon a law signed by President Reagan in 1988, which states that school systems are eligible for reimbursement from Medicaid for costs incurred by providing special education services.
• What is the Maryland Children's Health Program? The Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) is a program that is an expansion of Maryland Medicaid. The income eligibility has changed, and the Medicaid coverage has been expanded. For more information, please contact the school nurse.
• What would make my child eligible for Third Party Billing? For children to be eligible for the Third Party Billing program, they must be in the special education program (have an active Individualized Education Plan - IEP), and have Medicaid coverage.
• Will the services provided to my child change based upon their Third Party Billing eligibility? No, the special education services provided to your child will not change based upon their eligibility for the Third Party Billing program.
• How can I enroll my Baltimore County Public School child in the Third Party Billing program? You can enroll your child in the Third Party Billing program by filling out the Registration Form found in our Parents/Guardians Information Section. Please follow the instructions provided to complete the form correctly.
• What case management and related services are reimbursable by Medicaid? Several case management and related services provided to special education students are reimbursable by Medicaid. These services include: speech/language services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological services, social work services, nursing services, psychiatric services, audiological services, monthly ongoing IEP case management, and IEP team meetings.
• My child has Medicaid and Private Health Insurance. How will this program affect my insurance coverage? The Third Party Billing program will not affect your private health insurance coverage. Baltimore County Public Schools does not bill private health insurance companies for special education services provided to students.
• How are the funds generated from the Third Party Billing program used? Funds generated through the Third Party Billing program are used to expand and enhance special education health related services in Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Will this program have an affect on my Medicaid coverage? This program will not impact your Medicaid coverage. Medicaid will not drop or change your coverage based upon our program.
• What happens if my child does not have Medicaid? No change in your child's services will occur if your child does not receive Medicaid.