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Medicaid Cuts Spark Lawsuits, Reversal in Autism Therapy Access

12/24/2025

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Story summary

Medicaid payment cuts to Applied Behavior Analysis therapy reduce access to autism treatment.
North Carolina and Nebraska enacted significant ABA payment cuts, prompting lawsuits from affected families.
Governor Josh Stein (D-N.C.) reversed North Carolina's cuts after public outcry.
Gaile Osborne reports improvements in her child's social skills through ABA.
Some providers support the cuts as addressing overutilization.

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Story summary

Medicaid payment cuts to Applied Behavior Analysis therapy reduce access to autism treatment.
North Carolina and Nebraska enacted significant ABA payment cuts, prompting lawsuits from affected families.
Governor Josh Stein (D-N.C.) reversed North Carolina's cuts after public outcry.
Gaile Osborne reports improvements in her child's social skills through ABA.
Some providers support the cuts as addressing overutilization.