COVID-19 Information - Updated January 4, 2021
Medicaid's FAQs on COVID-19:
NEW: Apply to serve on the Medical Care Advisory Committee
Medicaid is re-launching the Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) in fall 2021. Members of the committee can be Medicaid beneficiaries, advocates, and providers and serve on the commitee to make recommendations to the Medicaid program. For more details, and the application, see below:
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
ACCESSNebraska, over the phone, or on paper and mailed to your nearest DHHS office.
For more information, contact your nearest DHHS office.
- 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
MLTC Publications: