1.2 Components

Introduction to this Module

The Local Services Plan (LSP) is a structured document that LEAs, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), use to detail their intentions for utilizing reimbursement dollars from eligible health services provided to Medicaid-eligible students. The LSP serves as both a strategic and operational guide, ensuring that the health needs, especially of uninsured or underinsured students, are met comprehensively.

For LEAs looking to draft or refine their LSP, a template can be accessed here. This template aids LEAs in ensuring that all pertinent details and sections are adequately addressed.

Here's an outline of the main components of the LSP to familiarize you with its structure:

• Part I Cover Page: Identification of the LEA, BOCES, or state education institution.

• Part II Identification of Community Health Needs: An in-depth assessment of the health needs of the local student population.

• Part II-A Community Health Needs Assessment: A foundational assessment that forms the basis for the subsequent parts, focusing on the broader community's health needs.

• Part II-B: Uninsured/Underinsured Health Needs Assessment: A specialized assessment that zeroes in on the health needs of uninsured and underinsured students.

• Part II-C Community Participation: A record of community members and stakeholders who have been actively involved in the LSP's planning process.

• Part III Program Plan: A detailed breakdown of the health services that the LEA plans to offer using the reimbursement funds.

• Part IV Goals and Objectives: Broad statements that guide the planning process, addressing the needs pinpointed in the Community Health Needs Assessment.

• Part V Assurances Page: Form outlining critical information, to be signed by a member of the LEA.

By familiarizing themselves with each component of the LSP, LEAs can ensure a holistic approach to health services planning, maximizing benefits for their students.