Federal Government Approved Nebraska Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Services Waivers

The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved two Nebraska Medicaid waiver applications. The approval will allow continued funding, and increase some funding, for community-based services for those with developmental disabilities.

The newly approved waivers both assist Medicaid consumers and bring the state into alignment with federal regulations due to billing issues. The two waivers include:

The Adult Days Services Waiver: The waiver was approved for five years and includes an increase in the amount to be paid to residential service provider organizations that also provide day services. This increase allows federally compliant payments to those . . .