| The Nebraska Medicaid Program pays for covered
medical services for those persons who are unable to afford to pay for medically necessary
services and who meet certain eligibility requirements. Nebraska Medicaid is funded
jointly by the State and federal government. Medicare is a federal program and DHHS does not administer it.
General Information and Statistics about the Nebraska
Medicaid Programs.
Who is Covered?
Nebraska Medicaid is available to certain low income persons including persons who are
aged, blind, disabled, children, and others who meet eligibility requirements. Kids
Connection is part of Nebraska Medicaid and provides medical assistance to children age 18
and younger.
To apply for medical assistance, an application must be completed and given to the
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services. For more information, contact your
nearest  Department of Health and Human Services Office; Or, you may
download an application form and mail it to the nearest Department of Health and Human
Services Office. |
