LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Thousands of Arkansas residents who receive group therapy services through Medicaid will see their sessions capped starting next week.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports the rule change will affect about 10,000 residents who will now be limited to 25 one-hour sessions a year.
Previously, the state’s Medicaid program had no cap on the number of sessions. The program also paid for daily sessions that lasted up to 90 minutes.
Opponents say the rule change will disrupt patient care and could cause facilities to close. But supporters say the cap will save money and improve care by discouraging providers from excessively using or billing for the service.
The change takes effect Oct. 7.
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