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Attention DME Providers: “Exempt" and “Nutritionals" Infant Formula Coverage

Nebraska Medicaid has recently released guidance surrounding infant formula coverage. Nebraska WIC has implemented some changes in their processes and Medicaid durable medical equipment (DME) providers should expect an increase in requests to fill infant formulas. Please review Provider Bulletin 26-05A for more information.

If you intend to supply infant formula, please inform the managed care organization (MCO) provider teams and email DHHS.MLTCMaternalHealth@nebraska.gov.


Nebraska Medicaid is committed to supporting mothers every step of the way throughout their pregnancy journey. To ensure that Nebraskans receive the necessary resources and support as soon as possible, doctors must be notified of pregnancies (when it is first identified). If the pregnant individual is already enrolled in Medicaid, their doctor must inform their health plan. If the pregnant individual is not enrolled in Medicaid and may be eligible, a presumptive eligibility determination can be made or they can contact Nebraska Medicaid to learn more.

Pregnant individuals can contact Nebraska Medicaid in the following ways: 

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When the pregnant individual is enrolled in Medicaid, they will have access to the full range of healthcare services, resources, and supports. We want to help Nebraskans from the beginning of their pregnancy to improve health outcomes for the mother and baby.