MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Po Box 2992, Omaha, NE 68103

Eligibility

Varies by service

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm Tue 8 am - 5 pm Wed 8 am - 5 pm Thu 8 am - 5 pm Fri 8 am - 5 pm
(402) 595-1178

Voice - Alternate | Calls from Omaha local numbers

(402) 473-7000

Voice - Main | Calls from Lincoln local numbers

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Apply online

Fees

None

Service area

Nebraska

Description

Medicaid provides payment for the medical care of low-income Nebraskans. Types of medical services include hospital, nursing home, physicians, dental, clinic, home health, family planning, lab and radiology, and prescribed drugs. Medicaid may also cover home and community based services for high risk individuals who are aged, disabled, or mentally disabled.

Effective October 1, 2020, Heritage Health Adult will cover Nebraska residents, age 19 through 64, whose income is at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level. Applications are currently being accepted.

Last assured

09/05/2025

Providing organization

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.