One of three companies managing Medicaid in Nebraska faces sanctions for 'serious deficiencies'
LINCOLN — One of the companies managing Medicaid services in Nebraska faces state sanctions for “ongoing and serious deficiencies” in its performance.
Nebraska Medicaid Director Thomas “Rocky” Thompson disclosed the action taken against Nebraska Total Care at a legislative briefing Tuesday.
He said the company, a subsidiary of the St. Louis-based Centene Corp., has until Friday to submit a plan for correcting its problems and complying with contract requirements.
Those problems include failing to pay behavioral health and home health care providers accurately and on time, according to the sanction documents.
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