Similar to last year, IDEC targeted this rate increase specifically at provider types paid at or below 50% of modeled costs, based on the best available data. Following the FY 2026 rate increases, certain services, such as nutrition, nursing, and interpretation and translation, are already closer to the modeled cost to provide that service. Of course, this is not to say that these services do not face issues with payment or rates being aligned to the modeled cost of services. However, in a challenging budget environment, IDEC is prioritizing targeted rate increases to bring as many of the 16 core Early Intervention services to at least 50% of modeled costs. IDEC will continue to monitor rates and use available data to guide future rate decisions.
