I/DD service providers bring arguments to Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court considering if
Medicaid providers can sue over pay. 

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a case that could decide what recourse I/DD service providers and other agencies have if they believe Medicaid is paying them too little.

Federal law requires Medicaid to provide the same access to care as that given to people with private insurance. However, some say the program pays too little and can lead to difficulties in getting care for millions of people.

The issues before the high court is whether the U.S. Constitution gives providers the right to sue the state to increase their pay. Based on their remarks so far, the court appears split...READ MORE.