Medicaid Application and Assistance
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicants must meet specific income and/or disability requirements. Find the link below to complete a self-accessed qualification screening to see if you qualify for Medicaid or other DHHS services. Link to Self-accessed qualification screening
About: Medicaid is both a federal and state service that helps with medical costs for low income and disabled individuals and families.
Solicitud de Medicaid en español
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 85801 Lincoln, NE 68501
Phone Numbers:
Main Medicaid Phone: (855) 632-7633 | Call for questions concerning Medicaid Eligibility
Omaha Medicaid Phone: (402) 595-1178
Main Economic Assistance Phone: (800) 383-4278
Omaha Economic Assistance Phone: (402) 595-1258
Locations:
Lincoln DHHS: 301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln, NE 68509
Omaha DHHS: 1101 S 42nd St. Omaha, NE 68105
Nebraska Medicaid Health Plan Manager
Heritage Health
Eligibility/Requirements: Must be a current Nebraska Medicaid and/or CHIP recipient.
Overview: Heritage Health is a health care delivery system that combines Nebraska's current physical health physical health behavioral health, and pharmacy programs, into a single comprehensive, and coordinated system for Nebraska's Medicaid and CHIP clients.
About: As of January 1, 2017 Heritage Health manages the Nebraska Medicaid Program. Medicaid provides health care services and insurance to eligible elderly and disabled individuals and eligible low-income pregnant women, children, and parents. CHIP is part of Nebraska Medicaid and provides medical assistance to children age 18 and younger whose households meet the income guidelines. Heritage Health offers three health plans for Medicaid recipients. Upon approval for Medicaid, a plan is chosen for the Medicaid recipient by Heritage Health. The Medicaid recipient may then change to one of the other two plans within the first 90 days. To apply, an application must be completed and given to the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services. You may download an application form from the website and mail it to the nearest Department of Health and Human Services Office. Approval can take up to 3 months
Through Heritage Health you can:
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
Phone: (888) 255-2605
Additional Resources for Heritage Health Members
About: Established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Nebraska through local, regional and community-based resources, Nebraska Total Care is a Managed Care Organization and subsidiary of Centene Corporation (Centene). Nebraska Total Care exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care.
Phone: (844) 385-2192 or TIY/TDD: 1-844-307-0342
United Healthcare
Eligibility/Requirements: United Healthcare offers two health plans in Nebraska.
Dual Eligible Plans are designed for those who meet the requirements for both Medicaid and Medicare Parts A and B; and Medicaid only plans.
Cost/ Payment: Costs vary but can be as low as $0 per month.
About: Provides an array of plans for:
- Pregnant mothers and their babies.
- Children up to age 19.
- Adults and families in times of financial hardship.
- People living with disabilities or other serious health conditions.
- People who need help to live independently.
- Seniors who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Questions Regarding Community Plan? Call: (800) 641-1902 or TTY/TDD: 711 Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
Questions Regarding Dual Complete? Call: 1-844-812-5967 or TTY/TDD: 711 Monday-Sunday 8am-8pm
WellCare of Nebraska
Eligibility/Requirements: Must be a Medicaid member.
About: WellCare of Nebraska is a managed care plan that has a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services to give Medicaid members access to quality, cost-effective health care.
Phone: 1-855-599-3811 or TTY 1-877-247-6272