Assisted living facilities in Montana are facing financial struggles due to delays in Medicaid payments for residents. Providers are waiting for payments ranging from weeks to months, leading to financial strain and challenges in providing care. The state’s Medicaid redetermination process has caused disruptions in payments to providers, affecting long-term care facilities, substance use disorder clinics, and health centers. The ongoing issue has resulted in providers going into debt, struggling to refer patients for care, and experiencing delays in receiving payments. Montana officials defend their processes, while providers express concern over the impact on their ability to continue providing care.
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Some Medicaid Providers Borrow or Go Into Debt Amid ‘Unwinding’ Payment Disruptions
