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Hundreds of Nebraskans, including lawmakers and families, are sounding the alarm over a new Medicaid assessment tool that’s allegedly under-serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since its July rollout, the interRAI system has led to drastic cuts in support for vulnerable people like Doug Straub — whose needs haven’t changed but whose care level was slashed, forcing him into less intensive settings. Advocates are demanding Governor Pillen halt funding reductions until an independent review is complete, backed by a petition nearing 4,000 signatures. While the state has hired a $420,000 third-party firm to evaluate the tool, families say it’s too little, too late — fearing ongoing harm to those who rely on accurate, compassionate assessments.

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