Overview
Federal matching funds under Medicaid are available for the partial reimbursement of administrative activities that directly support efforts to identify and enroll students who could potentially be eligible for Medicaid as well as activities that directly support the provision of medical services covered under the state Medicaid plan.
Income eligible families receive Medicaid coverage and services through the state. The pathway to services is provided by Medical Assistance Administration (MAA), a division of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
During the mid 1990’s, MAA formed partnerships with school districts and Educational Service Districts because of their work with children and families. Through the school-MAA partnership, Medicaid eligible children have better access to health care. Healthier children are better able to learn in school.
Districts perform Medicaid related activities for children at their own expense. Through an Interlocal Agreement, districts can be reimbursed at 25% of allowable costs based on the documentation of activities performed.
School Administrative Match Vision and Goals
- Assure the opportunity for eligible school children to obtain Medicaid services.
- To assist children and families to access needed medical services.
- To increase the number of children receiving preventative and early detection medical services.
- To increase the number of participating providers.
- To provide an effective, efficient, compliant, and consistent state-wide School-Based Administrative Match Program.
The North Central Educational Service District is currently acting coordinator for the following school districts:
- Brewster
- Bridgeport
- Eastmont
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- Pateros
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Waterville
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Nespelem |
If you have any questions about the SAM program please contact:
Kayla Sasseen
Budget/Accounting Assistant - Medicaid Match
North Central ESD
430 Olds Station
Wenatchee, WA 98801
kaylas@ncesd.org
509.665.2654
fax 509.888.4483 
