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Medicaid Related Assistance
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What you need to know

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) serves as many eligible people as possible, while ensuring their health and safety. DDD determines eligibility, provides service coordination for eligible people, monitors services, and pays providers. Services are provided through Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers, Special Health Care Needs programs, and State Unit on Aging programs.  

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Toll Free Number: (877) 667-6266​


Public Comment Periods

Pursuant to 42 C.F.R. §441.304(f), the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is required to give public notice related to the state's plan to amend the 1915(c) Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers. 

The (second) 30-day public comment period is from February 2 through March 4, 2026: ​Aged and Adult and Children with Disabilities (NE.0187) Waiver and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver (NE.40199). ​

Public Comment Extension 

DDD is extending Public Comment for the AD and TBI Waivers through midnight, Monday March 9, 2026.  


The 30-day public comment period ended for the Comprehensive Developmental Disabilities Services (NE.4154) Waiver and Developmental Disabilities Day Services Waiver for Adults (NE.0394). 

Upon approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), these waiver amendments would go into effect July 1, 2026. For more information, go to the DDD Public Comment page​. 


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News Releases​ and Media​​​​​​​​​

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  • ​November 3: KLKN News Story​ - State programs help those with disabilities gain and maintain employment​


Calendar of Events

Events on this calendar are hosted by DHHS to provide or gather information. If you plan to attend an event and need translation, send us an email at dhhs.DDDCommunityBasedServices@neb​raska.gov

For additional events and activities you may be interested in, see the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network calendar​.