Nebraska Medicaid

Nebraska Medicaid is a program that is jointly funded by the state and the federal government to provide medical coverage to those who meet certain categorical eligibility criteria and who cannot afford to pay for medically necessary services.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Nebraska Medical Assistance, you must be a resident of the state of Nebraska, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.

You must also be one of the following:*

• Pregnant
• Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger
• Blind
• Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability
• Be 65 years of age or older

* ACA Medicaid expansion covers eligible low-income adults.

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,038 per additional person.

Available Services Include:

Copayments

Certain individuals who are covered by Medicaid are required to share in the cost of Medicaid services. Copayment amounts range from $1 to $15, depending on the service you receive.

The following groups are exempt from copayments:

• Pregnant women
• Children 18 years of age or younger
• Persons in alternative care facilities
• Institutionalized individuals
• Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waiver recipients
• Native Americans