Does the term Medicaid confuse or frighten you? Is your district hearing about big changes? Are you preparing for implementation or changes to your Medicaid program? Then this pre-session is for you. We will address the basics of Medicaid systems, what changes are on the horizon for Oregon, and what you can do to prepare your teams for implementing providing, documenting, and billing for medical services.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the key structure of Medicaid and how it applies in schools.
• Discuss the implications of Medicaid billing in schools.
• Examine your district’s preparedness for Medicaid billing.
• Develop a “Next Steps” plan for Medicaid deployment in your district.

Who Should Attend: Superintendents, Special Education Directors/Coordinators, Medicaid Billing Specialists, and other related staff from districts and ESDs.

DEI Statement: Medicaid is the core funding mechanism for all healthcare services for families who experience poverty and disability in Oregon. Due to the multigenerational effects of racial discrimination, gender, and sexual marginalization, it has implications for all students who have exceptional identities in the educational setting. Development of programs to support the medical and behavioral health needs of students are strongly benefitted by billing and operational systems that tie into Medicaid.  Leykam Consulting believes multiple perspectives grow strong communities. Diverse perspectives and experiences help our communities - both small and large - to thrive and support newcomers. Embracing the diverse viewpoints that surround us can support our own growth as leaders, professionals, and humans.

Presenter:

Joseph Leykam, LCSW, AH: Born and educated in the Midwest, Oregon has come to be my adopted home for 20 years. My family and community are rooted in the mid-Willamette Valley of western Oregon and my work spans much of the state. I am a clinician, educator, supervisor, and problem solver. Spanning rural, suburban, and urban spaces, I have worked across nearly every aspect of the human services, education, and behavioral health fields. From the trenches of direct care to the board room, I have learned our most important resource is people. Relationships and connections make the difference between success and struggle. We are human-serving professionals and that means we need to put humans first.  I am committed to connecting with people as people and then working with them to grow by writing their own stories. I am dedicated to supporting clients of my therapy work and professional consulting to center humanness in our work. I am committed to hard work, emotional vulnerability, and a society where we all can belong. These values are part of all of my work, regardless of setting.