Lawmaker panel explores Medicaid reimbursement changes impacting young Nebraskans with autism

Lawmaker panel explores Medicaid reimbursement changes impacting young Nebraskans with autism

The Nebraska State Capitol. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — A Sept. 5 hearing at the Nebraska Capitol will offer state lawmakers opportunity to listen to concerns and rationale about new and higher Medicaid reimbursement rates the state has implemented for services to young people with autism. Advocates for young Nebraskans with autism have expressed worry that access to services will suffer because the state on Aug. 1 implemented …