Using School-Based Services to Improve Access to Preventive Health Care for Children in Rural Areas

January 6, 2026

Author: CHCS

Category: Funding and Financing, Policy and Strategy Case Studies

Keywords: access, CHIP, Medicaid, programs, strategies

Learn how states are using school-based services (SBS) to expand access to preventive care for children in rural areas, particularly those covered by Medicaid and CHIP. The tip sheet includes innovative Medicaid reimbursement approaches to bridge health care gaps and state examples that showcase successful collaboration models between health and education sectors.