Nebraska Medicaid Info
The Nebraska Medicaid Program covers qualified medical services for those persons who are unable to
afford to pay for medically necessary services and who meet certain eligibility requirements. Nebraska
Medicaid is funded jointly by the State and federal government.
Nebraska Medicaid covers many medically necessary services from health providers who
participate in the Nebraska Medicaid program. Some preventive services, such as well child check-ups and childhood
vaccines, are also covered.
The Nebraska Medicaid Program has received approval of a 1915(b) waiver which authorizes the
operation of the Nebraska Health Connection, Nebraska's Medicaid Managed Care Program. The waiver authorizes mental
health and substance abuse services for managed care clients statewide in addition to primary care services for
Children with Special Health Care Needs and the American Indian/Alaskan Native population in Douglas, Sarpy, and
Lancaster Counties. The balance of the managed care population receives primary care services under the authority
of the State Plan. The Nebraska Medicaid Program also has received approval of several home and community-based
waivers under section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act.
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