Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 395 - CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES: PROTECTION AND SAFETY
Chapter 7 - STATE WARD EDUCATION FUND
Section 395-7-004 - REIMBURSEMENT RATE
Current through September 17, 2024
The Department will reimburse claims that meet the requirements of this chapter pursuant to rates established by the Nebraska Department of Education. When the Nebraska Department of Education does not have an established rate for the Eligible Institution, payment will be made as a cost reimbursement for the actual allowable education costs. The Eligible Institution must, upon request, provide the Department with documentation, such as invoices and payroll expenses, verifying the actual allowable education costs incurred.
004.01 TYPE OF EDUCATION. If an Eligible Institution has both a special education rate and a regular education rate, reimbursement will be made at the appropriate rate based on the educational services provided to the child.
004.02 OFFICIAL SCHOOL DAYS. An Eligible Institution may only be reimbursed for educational services provided on a school day as shown on the Eligible Institution's school calendar as prescribed by the Nebraska Department of Education.
004.03 SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION COSTS. An Eligible Institution may be reimbursed for the transportation costs associated with the student's education at the mileage reimbursement rate set by the Nebraska Department of Education.
004.04 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. An Eligible Institution will be reimbursed for the costs of the special education services provided to a student if those services are documented in the students Individualized Education Plan. Reimbursement for these services will be at the rate established by the Nebraska Department of Education.
