Nebraska was ranked 44th overall in the 2023 Mental Health in America report, and 29th for access to care. But a change as of Jan. 1 should improve access for Nebraskans eligible for Medicare.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists - LMFTs - and other Licensed Mental Health Counselors can now be approved for Medicare reimbursement for their services.

Anne Buettner, legislative chair for the Nebrask…