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Families in Nebraska say state is taking away vital Medicaid funds from disabled people

Nebraska has slashed Medicaid funds for nearly 900 people with developmental disabilities after using an algorithm to determine eligibility. NBC News' senior investigative reporter Mike Hixenbaugh reports.

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Families in Nebraska say state is taking away vital Medicaid funds from disabled people
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