Interested persons may attend the hearing and provide verbal or written comments or mail, fax or email written comments, no later than the day of the hearing to:
DHHS Legal Services,
PO Box 95026,
Lincoln, NE
68509-5026,
(402) 742-2382 OR
DHHS.Regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, Room 1305, State Capitol, Lincoln, NE, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
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If auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in a hearing, please call (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least two weeks before the hearing date. This notice is given in compliance with Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 84-907.
Public Hearings - Scroll Down to View Description of Hearing
| Hearing Date | Subject |
04/19/2023
| Home Health Agencies (471 NAC 9 Amend) and Nursing Services (471 NAC 13 Repeal)
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05/1/2023
| Regulations Governing Centers for the Developmentally Disabled (175 NAC 3)
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05/1/2023
| Adult Day Services (175 NAC 5)
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05/3/2023
| Children's Day Health Service (CDHS) (175 NAC 6)
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05/3/2023
| Substance Abuse Treatment Centers (175 NAC 18 Amend) and Mental Health Centers (175 NAC 19 Repeal)
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05/3/2023
| Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG)
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05/4/2023
| Health Clinics (175 NAC 7)
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05/15/2023
| Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Facilities, and Intermediate Care Facilities (175 NAC 12)
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05/15/2023
| Home Health Agencies (175 NAC 14)
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05/17/2023
| Respite Care Services (175 NAC 15)
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April 19, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive additional comments on the adoption of amendments to and repeal of the following regulations:
The following regulation is proposed for AMENDMENT:
Title 471 NAC 9 – Home Health Agencies
The proposed changes will streamline the regulations by removing duplicative statutory and inconsistent language from the regulations; and consolidating two chapters of regulations into one. Additional proposed changes include updating the chapter name; updating definitions; updating licensing requirements; incorporating language from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which will allow for nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistant, or certified nurse midwife to order Medicaid home health services and certify plan of care; revising provider, general, covered, and non-covered services; adding additional hours for chronically ventilator dependent patients; updating billing requirements; updating section headings and terminology; correcting typographical and punctuation errors; and renumbering the regulatory chapter.
The following regulation is proposed for REPEAL in its entirety. The relevant portions of this
chapter are included in the proposed amendment of Title 471 NAC 9.
Title 471 NAC 13 – Nursing Services
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
Interested persons may provide written comments by mail, fax, or email, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax), or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.
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May 1, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 175, Chapter 3 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Regulations Governing Centers for the Developmentally Disabled. The proposed regulations will update requirements to criminal background and registry checks for prospective employees; update requirements for standards of operation, care, and services; and modify general requirements. Other proposed changes include removing duplicative statutory language and any repetitive language found in 175 NAC 1 from the regulations; updating the title name; setting the regulations scope; updating definitions and terminology; updating section headings and formatting; and restructuring the regulatory chapter.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
Interested persons may provide written comments by mail, fax, or email, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax) or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.
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May 1, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 175, Chapter 5 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Adult Day Services. The proposed regulations will update requirements to criminal background and registry checks for prospective employees; ongoing training of staff; provision of medication by persons other than licensed health care professionals; and standards of operation, care, and services. Other proposed changes include removing duplicative statutory language and any repetitive language found in 175 NAC 1 from the regulations; removing guidance for agency staff from the regulations; updating definitions; updating formatting, and restructuring the regulations.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
Interested persons may provide written comments by mail, fax, or email, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax) or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.
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May 3, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 175, Chapter 6 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Children's Day Health Service (CDHS). The proposed regulations will remove duplicative statutory language and any repetitive language found in 175 NAC 1 from the regulations; update chapter name; update definitions; update requirements for standards of operation, care, and services; modify general requirements; update formatting and restructure the regulatory chapter.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
Interested persons may provide written comments by mail, fax, or email, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax) or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.
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May 3, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on the adoption of amendments to and repeal of the following regulations:
The following regulation is proposed for AMENDMENT:
Title 175 NAC 18 – Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
The proposed changes will streamline the regulations by removing duplicative statutory language and any repetitive language found in Title 175 NAC 1; and consolidating two chapters of regulations into one. Additional proposed changes include setting the regulations scope; updating definitions and terminology; updating requirements to criminal background and registry checks for prospective employees; updating requirements for standards of operation, care, and services; setting out requirements for employee training, orientation and ongoing training; specifying the licensee and administrator responsibilities; updating client rights; updating section headings and formatting; and restructuring the regulatory chapter.
The following regulation is proposed for REPEAL in its entirety. The relevant portions of this
chapter are included in the proposed amendment of Title 175 NAC 18.
Title 175 NAC 19 – Mental Health Centers
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
Interested persons may provide written comments by mail, fax, or email, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax) or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.
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May 3, 2023
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level B
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
Notice is hereby given that the Nebraska Preventive Health Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on May 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a public hearing from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska, in Conference Room Lower-Level B. Conference call access number: 1-408-418-9388 access code: 2495 347 6371#
Purpose of the Public Hearing
To solely solicit comments from the public regarding the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG) FY2023 proposed budget and project descriptions.
The DRAFT FY2023 proposed budget and project descriptions will be posted April 26, 2023, on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services website here or http://dhhs.ne.gov/phhsbg. A hard copy may be requested by calling Ryan Burbach at 402.471.6042.
Agenda item Presenter(s)
Call to order Caryn Vincent
Roll call / introduction of members Ryan Burbach
Approval of Agenda Caryn Vincent
Approval of minutes of previous meeting Caryn Vincent
Presentation of FY2023 funding proposals Program Managers
*Public Hearing 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Caryn Vincent
Discussion and initial recommendations regarding FY2023 funding proposals Committee
Confirm Future Meeting Date Caryn Vincent & Committee Other Business Committee
Adjourn Caryn Vincent
For additional information, advanced written materials, or meeting updates go to: http://dhhs.ne.gov/phhsbg or https://www.nebraska.gov/calendar/index.cgi
The Nebraska Preventive Health Advisory Committee serves as a voluntary consultative Committee with the sole purpose to review and make recommendations on the development and implementation of the PHHSBG work plan and allocation of funds.
*Persons who testify at the Public Hearing are asked to provide a written copy of their comments on the day of the hearing. Written comments will also be accepted prior to the meeting through the end of business on April 28, 2023, via email to Suzanne Forkner at Suzanne.Forkner@nebraska.gov or by USPS to PHHSBG Public Comments, PO Box 95026, Lincoln NE 68509-5026.
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May 4, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 175, Chapter 7 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Health Clinics. The proposed regulations will update requirements to criminal background and registry checks for prospective employees; update requirements for standards of operation, care, and services; update client and caregiver rights; specify requirements of discharge and transfer criteria; update physical plant standards; establish optional services and requirements. Other proposed changes include removing duplicative statutory language and any repetitive language found in 175 NAC 1 from the regulations; removing guidance for agency staff from the regulations; updating definitions, terminology, section headings, and formatting; removing attachments from the regulations; and restructuring the regulatory chapter.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
Interested persons may provide written comments by mail, fax, or email, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.
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May 15, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 175, Chapter 12 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Facilities, and Intermediate Care Facilities. The proposed changes will remove duplicate statutory language from the regulations, and any repetitive language found in 175 NAC 1 from the regulations. Other proposed changes include updating requirements for standards of operation, care, and services; updating definitions, terminology, section headings, and formatting; and restructuring the regulatory chapter.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
Interested persons may provide written comments by mail, fax, or email, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax) or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.
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May 15, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 175, Chapter 14 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Home Health Agencies. The proposed regulations will update requirements to criminal background and registry checks for prospective employees; update requirements for standards of operation, care, and services; and modify general requirements. Other proposed changes include removing duplicative statutory language and any repetitive language found in 175 NAC 1 from the regulations; removing guidance for agency staff from the regulations; updating definitions and formatting; removing outdated terminology; and restructuring the regulatory chapter.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments in person or by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
Interested persons may attend the hearing and provide verbal or written comments, or mail, fax or email written comments, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.
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May 17, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 175, Chapter 15 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Respite Care Services. The proposed regulations will update requirements to criminal background and registry checks for prospective employees; update requirements for standards of operation, care, and services; update client and caregiver rights; set requirements of admission and discharge criteria; specify agreement of participation and service plan; and set requirements for disposal of medications. Other proposed changes include removing duplicative statutory language and any repetitive language found in 175 NAC 1 from the regulations; removing guidance for agency staff from the regulations; updating definitions, terminology, and formatting; and restructuring the regulations.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
Interested persons may provide written comments by mail, fax, or email, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax) or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.
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May 17, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 175, Chapter 16 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Hospice Services. The proposed regulations will update requirements to criminal background and registry checks for prospective employees; update requirements for standards of operation, care, and services; and modify general requirements. Other proposed changes include removing duplicative statutory language and any repetitive language found in 175 NAC 1 from the regulations; updating definitions, terminology, and formatting; and restructuring the regulatory chapter.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7).
In order to encourage participation in this public hearing, a phone conference line will be set up for any member of the public to call in and provide oral comments. Interested persons may provide verbal comments in person or by participating via phone conference line by calling 888-820-1398; Participant code: 3213662#.
Interested persons may attend the hearing and provide verbal or written comments, or mail, fax or email written comments, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax) or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.