LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Lighthouse Autism Center announced Thursday it will continue to provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to Nebraska families despite a recent 48% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement rates for direct therapy services.
On Aug. 1, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services implemented reimbursement rate changes that significantly lowered funding for ABA therapy. The change has prompted some providers to scale back services or consider leaving the state, creating uncertainty for families who rely on Medicaid for autism therapy.
“Every child deserves access to the highest quality autism therapy,” Lighthouse Autism Center interim CEO Barbara Gromacki said. “While these cuts have created challenges across the state, our mission and commitment to Nebraska families remain unchanged. We will continue serving families and advocating for equitable access to care.”…