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Benefits in Nebraska

Where to apply and who to call in Nebraska. For services near you, see the Nebraska state page.

Medicaid

Program: Nebraska Medicaid (Heritage Health) (Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS))
Apply online: iserve.nebraska.gov
By phone: (855) 632-7633
In person: Go to any DHHS office. In Lincoln call (402) 473-7000; in Omaha call (402) 595-1178.
If you get SSI: Nebraska is an SSI criteria state, so getting SSI does not give you Medicaid automatically; you must file a Medicaid application with DHHS.
If you work: Medicaid Insurance for Workers with Disabilities: a Medicaid option for people with disabilities who work (see the DHHS Medicaid Eligibility page for limits).

Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicaid Buy-In also go through this office. How Medicaid works.

Free Nebraska advance directive forms, with instructions: Nebraska forms at CaringInfo. What each form does.

211: call or text 2-1-1.
Medicare counseling (SHIP): shiphelp.org.
Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center: Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116.
Work and benefits counseling (WIPA): choosework.ssa.gov/findhelp.
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Medicaid details checked October 9, 2026. Disability rights agency from the NDRN member list; forms from CaringInfo. Last reviewed November 9, 2026.

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