Lifespan Respite

 

5; 6

Economic Assistance

Children and Family Services

 

No

Yes

​The Lifespan Respite Program pays for respite services to give the family caregiver a break.  Respite means short-term relief to family caregivers from the demands of ongoing care for an individual with special needs.

To apply for respite services the following documents must be completed. You can submit these documents by email or mail to the addresses below.

What would you like to do?

Apply for Respite Subsidy

Apply for Crisis Respite

Become a Service Provider

What you need to know

Lifespan Respite Regulations- Title 464

Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network Required and Recommended Service Standards

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Details

• The program serves eligible people of all ages and disability or healthcare conditions who meet certain tests, including income and disability tests.
• Lifespan respite will only provide services that are not covered through Medicaid services or other programs.
• Respite may be provided in the care receiver's home or other caregiver-approved location.  Families choose their own providers. 
• The program provides up to $125 per client, per month.

Resources

• Respite Outreach Poster
• Respite Workforce Brochure
• Respite Billing Form

 

 Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program 

Phone Number

(402) 471-9188

Toll Free Number

(866) 737-7483

Fax Number

(402) 742-8396

Email Address

DHHS.respite@nebraska.gov

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026