The Brief
- Minnesota is conducting preapproval reviews on Medicaid claims in high-risk areas, including autism centers.
- Holland Autism Centers, based in Minnetonka, is facing financial strain due to delayed state payments.
- Parents and staff worry about the impact on children who rely on these services.
MINNETONKA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Kids on the autism spectrum are facing challenges as Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs.
State’s new preapproval process
What we know:
The state is now conducting preapproval reviews on Medicaid claims in 14 high-risk areas, including autism centers. This means businesses like Holland Autism Centers have had their claims held, with no payments expected for up to 90 days.
Jennifer Larson, founder of Holland Autism Centers, expressed concern over the financial strain this delay is causing. “They can hold funds according to the federal government up to 90 days. Well, 90 days is a whole quarter. And every two weeks I have a $250,000 payroll. So how am I supposed to make that happen?” said Larson.…