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    iServe Application Tip Sheet

    Spanish iServe Tip Sheet​

    Or open an application in English. 

    Publications in Other Languages​

    Home and Community-Based Services Flowchart


    HCBS Videos

    AD Waiver

    ​Watch DHHS videos on YouTube to learn more about the AD Waiver process:

    DD Waivers

    Watch DHHS videos on YouTube to learn more about the DD Waiver Process:



    HCBS Wavier Publications

    Home and Community-Based Services - General Waiver Information

    Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver 

    Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waivers 

    I​nformation in this section includes the Family Support Waiver (FSW), DD Adult Day (DDAD) Waiver, and Comprehensive DD (CDD) Waiver.

    • Ready, Set, Go! Brochure - Helps people with developmental disabilities make decisions about supports.
    • DD Assessment - The process used to assess needs for DD​ services.
    • DD Eligibility - Eligibility requirements and how to apply. 
    • DD Eligibility Information for Psychologists

    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver

    • Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver Info Sheet  - A one-page overview of TBI Waiver services and requirements. 
    • TBI Assessment - The process used to assess needs and determine TBI services.
    • TBI Eligibility - Eligibility requirements and how to apply. 
    • TBI Quick​ Guide​ - Brief descriptions of TBI Waiver services. 
    • AD TBI Provider Policy Manual - Outlines requirements and procedures for Medicaid HCBS AD and TBI Waiver services. The manual arranges current requirements and procedures into a comprehensive single document. The manual provides specific definitions and outlines processes. It supports people to navigate waiver services.
    • Service Summaries and Service-Specific Resources:​

    School and Transition - for Ages 14 to 21 Years 

    Therap - Access Your Information

    ​Participants and guardians can access Therap, the web-based case management system.

    Provider Information 

    Providers should be sure to check and review provider webpages.

    Policy Manuals

    Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, and Safety Plans

    Habilitation Programs

    Incident Reporting Guidelines - DD Providers

    Independent Provider Guides - DD Providers

    Restriction Resources​​ - DD Waivers


    Risk Endorsement - DD Waivers​
    • Risk Endorsement Resource - Outlines requirements and expectations for an agency provider to deliver services to participants whose behavioral needs require a higher level of support and oversight.

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    ​Special Health Care Needs Publications

    Special Health Care Programs - Comparison of services available on each program and brief program descriptions.

    Disabled Children's Program (DCP)

    Disabled Persons and Family Support (DPFS)

    Genetically Handicapped Persons Program (GHPP)

    Lifespan Respite

    Medically Handicapped Children's Program (MHCP)

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    Medicaid Resources

    Medicaid Eligibility

    Medicaid provides health insurance to eligible people. A person must receive Medicaid to be on a Medicaid HCBS waiver. A person on a waiver gets the same Medicaid benefits as anyone else receiving Medicaid.

    Medicaid Services

    A person must receive Medicaid to be on a Medicaid HCBS waiver. A person on a waiver gets the same Medicaid benefits as anyone else receiving Medicaid.

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    ​DHHS Resources​​ for Specific Groups​​

    For Aging Adults

    For People with Down Syndrome

    • Down Syndrome Information - DHHS Public Health website with information for people with Down Syndrome, and those who love them. 

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    Nebraska Resources​​

    Along the Way Series - Age-Based Resources

    Developed by Fritz and O'Hare Associates with funding from the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities. Updated in 2022.

    Resource Compilations & Information

    • Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.
    • Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska - Focuses on brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and support. 
    • Nebraska Resource and Referral System - Statewide database created with input from Nebraska families, service providers and organizations. ​
    • ​PTI Nebraska - (800) 284-8520 - Resource for families of children with disabilities or special health needs. Empowers parents and provides knowledge to improve education and healthcare for children.

    Advocacy & Support

    • Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.
    • The Arc of Nebraska - (402) 475-4407 - Advocacy for people with DD and their families. 
    • Autism Society of Nebraska - Support network of people who advocate, educate and support. 
    • Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska - Focuses on brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and support. 
    • Disability Rights Nebraska - (800) 422-6691 - Works for dignity, equality and empowerment of people with disabilities. 
    • Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands - (402) 991-1800 - Connects people touched by Down Syndrome through education, advocacy and support. 
    • Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska - (402) 421-1338 - Support group provides family networking and new parent support for children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. 
    • League of Human Dignity - Consumer-based, non-profit organization promotes integration of people with disabilities. Advocates for needs and rights while providing services to help people be independent. 
    • Nebraska Children's Home Society - (402) 451-0787 - Provides support for families, children, kinship caregivers, grandparents, and adoptive families with access to community resources, support groups, and ongoing educational opportunities. 
    • Nebraska RentWise - Increases community awareness and support for quality, affordable rental housing. It is a program to help renters obtain and keep rental housing and to be successful renters through education.
    • Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility. ​
    • People First of Nebraska - (308) 530-9209 or (402) 559-4892 – Self-advocacy organization run for and by people with disabilities. 
    • PTI Nebraska - (800) 284-8520 - Resource for families of children with disabilities or special health needs. Empowers parents and provides knowledge to improve education and healthcare for children. 
    • Supported Decision Making - Information provided by Monroe-Meyer on alternatives to guardianship in Nebraska. 
    • UNL Center for Children, Families, and the Law - Works to improve systems and outcomes for children and families.​

    Enable Savings Accounts

    Enable accounts are offer checking, savings, and investment accounts for people with disabilities. This gives participants the ability to save money without it affecting their benefits (up to $100,000). 

    Learn More

    Contact Enable​

    Guardianship Resources

    Information about the guardianship process and guardian responsibilities. 

    Supported Decision Making Resources

    There is no requirement to have a guardian in order to receive services. 

    Nebraska Department of Education

    Services 

    • Department of Education - Nebraska Department of Education information about Special Education. 
    • Easter Seals Nebraska - Provides services to help people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to live, learn, work and play. 
    • League of Human Dignity - Consumer-based, non-profit organization promotes integration of people with disabilities. Advocates for needs and rights while providing services to help people be independent. 
    • Munroe-Meyer​ Institute - (800) 656-3937 - University Center of Excellence for DD education, research and services. Provides services and support for people with intellectual, developmental and genetic disorders. 
    • Nebraska Children's Home Society - (402) 451-0787 - Provides support for families, children, kinship caregivers, grandparents, and adoptive families with access to community resources, support groups, and ongoing educational opportunities.​
    • Nebraska VR - Helps people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs. Helps businesses recruit, train and retain employees with disabilities. 
    • Special Olympics Nebraska - Non-profit organization that uses sports to encourage and empower people with intellectual disabilities, promote acceptance and foster understanding and respect. 
    • Ticket to Work - Helps people with disabilities explore competitive employment.

    State Government

    • Nebraska Legislature - Official website of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature. 
    • Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility.

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    National Resources​

    Americans with Disabilities Act

    • ADA - Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. ​​​​

    Charting the LifeCourse Life Experience Series - Age-Based Quick Guides​

    Each four-page Quick Guide contains a few questions from each life domain for that specific life stage. These can be used by anyone to work toward their vision for a good life.

    • Focus on Early Childhood - Early childhood is the time in a child's life before they begin school full time.
    • Focus on School Age - School age is the years from kindergarten through middle school.
    • Focus on Transition to Adulthood - Transition means that you are moving from childhood to young adulthood and from school to adult life.
    • Focus on Adulthood - Adulthood is the period from the time after we transition from school and childhood years through the time when we enter our golden years.
    • Focus on Aging - Aging is the period of life when we begin to slow down and experience many age-related changes.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 

    Social Security

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