Medicaid payment hikes pushed to help Nebraska care homes fremonttribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from fremonttribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lawmakers were warned that more counties could lose nursing homes and assisted living facilities if the state does not increase its Medicaid payment rates.
Lawmakers were warned that more counties could lose nursing homes and assisted living facilities if the state does not increase its Medicaid payment rates.
Nebraska saw nine long-term care facility closures in 2022, second only to 13 in Texas. In the past three years, Nebraska has lost a combined 29 assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Inadequate funding for Medicaid patients, workforce issues and the rising costs of goods and services have all contributed to these closures. .
Senators, Sandhill residents tout bills to address 'care deserts' due to closings of senior care centers across Nebraska ksnblocal4.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ksnblocal4.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.