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Medicaid Related Assistance
Developmental Disabilities
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides funding and oversight for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers, includes determining eligibility, providing service coordination for eligible people, monitoring services, and paying providers. DDD also oversees programs for people who have special health care needs and includes the State Unit on Aging.​​

DDD Hosting Listening Sessions Across the State

Director Tony Green will be touring the state in October 2024.  

DDD is transitioning from a time when individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) waited for services to a new way that will provide individuals with IDD access to specialized services when services are needed. The listening sessions are an opportunity to hear updates from the state about this transition and an opportunity to provide stakeholder feedback. 

  • Read the October 2, 2024 Press Release.​
  • Scroll down to the calendar to learn more about in-person sessions in Lincoln, Papillion, Scottsbluff, North Platte, Kearney, Norfolk, and Omaha.
  • A virtual option, held on Zoom, will occur Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM CT

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Public Comment Period for DD Waivers

​We are seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the 1915(c) Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Comprehensive Developmental Disabilities Services (NE.4154) and the Developmental Disabilities Day Services Waiver for Adults (NE.0394). The public comment period runs from September 11, 2024, to October 11, 2024.

The proposed waiver amendments include updates to the rate methodology to provide a one-time agency provider supplemental payment funded by unallocated American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. More information, including the draft waiver applications and details on submitting comments, is on the DD Public Comment page​. 



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  • ​April 1: Facebook and Twitter posts about Director Tony Green taking part in a conference call with international organizations about the current struggles facing Ukrainians with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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November

  • ​November 3: KLKN News Story​ - State programs help those with disabilities gain and maintain employment​

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  • Sept​ember 7: Free Person-Centered Planning for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
  • September 2: Facebook Live with Deputy Director Curtis Walters, Service Coordination Administrator Jillion Lieske, and Service Coordinator Connie Cohen-Nelson. Discussion of the exciting opportunity of becoming a Service Coordinator for Nebraska DHHS. As a Service Coordinator, you would be supporting and improving the lives of Nebraska's most vulnerable populations. Curtis, Jillion, and Connie discussed the competitive pay and benefits that come with the job, as well as the fulfillment and purpose they feel working as Service Coordinators as they strive to improve the lives of Nebraskans. Learn more and apply.

August

  • August 2: Facebook post highlighting DDD Program Manager, Tracy Robledo-Clark, who volunteers at Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) and was recognized as “Volunteer Substitute of the Year" for the non-profit organization. 

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Calendar of Events

Events on this calendar are hosted by DHHS to provide or gather information. For additional events and activities you may be interested in, see the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network calendar​.