Medicaid Completes Latest Listening Tour
Medicaid and Long-Term Care has wrapped up its recent Medicaid listening tour across the state. The tour focused on updates to the Medicaid program, primarily the new managed care contracts with Molina Healthcare, Nebraska Total Care, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as the changes that are set to come in 2024. Other updates included the addition of coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices and the release of a strategic plan to outline key initiatives.
Learn more about the tour here.
Kevin Bagley, Director
Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) oversees the Nebraska Medicaid program, home and community based services, and the State Unit on Aging.
Medicaid provides health care services to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
Home and community-based services are available to those who qualify for Medicaid waivers, such as the elderly, adults and children with disabilities, and infants and toddlers with special needs.
The State Unit on Aging works with public and private service providers to help people live in their preferred settings and be active in their communities.
Nebraska's aging network includes eight Area Agencies on Aging.
State Unit on Aging
Information on the State Unit on Aging, which helps older Nebraskans remain healthy and active in their communities
Tribal Health
Information for Medicaid beneficiaries who are members of a Tribe as well as the providers who serve them
Apply for Medicaid
To apply for Medicaid, send a completed application to DHHS. Applications can be completed online at iServe, over the phone, or on paper and mailed to your nearest DHHS office.
For more information, contact your nearest DHHS office.
GO TO iServe to:
- Complete an application
- Select a self-screening to determine programs that may help you
- Print a paper application that you can complete and mail to DHHS
- Find contact information for Medicaid and economic assistance
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