Back to School: Why SLO County Schools Are Asking for Health Insurance Information

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San Luis Obispo, CA — July 31, 2026 — As families across San Luis Obispo County begin completing annual back-to-school paperwork, many will notice something new this year: a request for their child’s health insurance information and consent to bill insurance for school-based behavioral and mental health services. The San Luis Obispo County Office of