Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Medicaid

Apling, Richard N ; Herz, Elicia J

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Disabled;    Medicaid;    Education of disabled students;    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);    Welfare;   

RP-ID  :  RL31722
RP-ID  :  RL31722_2003Jan31

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report begins with an overview of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It then discusses the distinction made in IDEA between medical services and health services. The report then summarizes the provisions in law that link Medicaid funding to IDEA. Next the report provides an overview of the complexities of Medicaid eligibility and covered services. Following that discussion, the report analyzes possible reasons why Medicaid appears to cover relatively little of IDEA health-related costs. Finally the report outlines possible legislative approaches with respect to Medicaid and IDEA.