Elko County backs request to press for higher Medicaid pay for ABA technicians
Local ABA providers told the county they face a more‑than‑year waitlist and staffing losses because Nevada Medicaid reimburses registered behavior technicians at a lower rate than surrounding states; the commission voted to send a letter of support urging higher rates and rural travel modifiers.
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Elko County commissioners voted to send a letter supporting a request from Nevada Behavior and Autism that state Medicaid raise reimbursement for registered behavior technicians (RBTs) and consider a rural geographic modifier to offset travel and unbillable time.
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