UnitedHealthcareMedium ImpactAdministrative
Nebraska Medicaid: New respite hours request process
Published January 12, 2026Effective November 1, 2025
AI Summary
Starting November 1, 2025, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska is transitioning respite hours requests from managed care to applicable Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) waivers and programs. Members on waivers with respite coverage will automatically transition, while those without waiver coverage will continue individual assessments.
Action Required
No immediate action required from billing team. Monitor the 60-day transition period through December 31, 2025 for any billing changes related to respite services. Update billing processes if needed for members who transition from managed care respite to waiver-based respite services.
Plan Types
Medicaid
States
NE
Specialties
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