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Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

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Refugee Resettlement Services
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
TANF
General Relief
Food Stamps/SNAP
General Benefits and Services Assistance
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Child Care Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Service navigators provide one-on-one navigation services to individuals and families to help discern their needs and provide linkage support, including linguistic and cultural interpretation of documents and services. The types of services that clients request assistance in navigating are medical and mental health services, child care, employment, education, basic needs, interpretation, legal issues, and parenting resources.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
SHIP/SHAP counselors are on site to help seniors with understanding Medicare and other health insurance, and with signing up for Medicare Part D, Medicare Savings Program, Benefits Access Application, etc.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Provides refugee resettlement and immigration and citizenship services including refugee employment services, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, housing, mediation, and counseling, assistance with green cards, citizenship, counseling, legal services.

On-site therapy, counseling, group-based programming, and individual/family case management to improve lives of immigrants who have experienced severe loss and trauma.

Also currently serving refugees from Ukraine.

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Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Comprehensive Information and Referral
General Benefits and Services Assistance
English as a Second Language
General Counseling Services
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Cultural Transition Counseling
Provides older adults assistance to apply for the Benefits Access Application (BAA), which offers a discount on license plate renewal and free bus passes. Once application is approved, a certificate of eligibility can be printed to take to one's local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. Qualifying individuals will receive a discount on their license plate renewal fee, making the plates available to them for $10. Bus passes will be free.

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Benefits Screening
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Provides a holistic approach to medical problems and aim to address unmet social needs of patients.

Services may include, friendly calling, home visits, shopping/errand assistance, grocery delivery and assistance ordering (requires credit card, does not accept food stamps), smart Meals program, SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) counseling, social and educational events, and excercise classes for seniors.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Friendly Telephoning
Friendly Visiting

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Elder Law

Provides information, assistance, and referrals for challenges seniors face with independent living.

Assists seniors with Medicare enrollments and Part D changes (SHIP), Medicaid enrollment and recertification, SNAP applications, LIHEAP applications, and referrals to community programs that would be useful to seniors, including food assistance, mental health needs/counseling, transitioning to senior housing, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral

Provides a multi-purpose center offering social, educational, health, and recreational programs to seniors and community members of all ages. Programs include:

- Activities, classes, resources, and groups to facilitate and support healthy lifestyles for clients.

- Cafe open five days a week. Donations are welcomed to support its operation.

- Medical equipment loan closet.

- Volunteers coordinate with a local supermarket to provide home grocery delivery weekly.

- Annual health fair and flu / pneumonia clinic is held in collaboration with the Ogle County Health Department in the facility.

- Exercise and fitness classes, in partnership with Highland Community College, are offered on Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 am.

- Houses the SHIP program, which assists clients with Medicare insurance issues and other assistance such as help with Benefit Access Application.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Senior Centers
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

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General Legal Aid
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

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Refugee Resettlement Services
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
TANF
General Relief
Food Stamps/SNAP
General Benefits and Services Assistance
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Child Care Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Offers help to improve the health and outcome of care for homeless individuals and families by providing access to medical, dental, and behavioral health services.

The following services are offered and financial assistance may be granted. Services include medical, appointments, dental appointments, help with Insurance Coverage Enrollment, community agency connection to take care of additional needs and resources to assist with finding housing.

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Dental Care
General Counseling Services
General Medical Care
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Caregiver services are available to informal or family caregivers of persons over the age of 60 or to grandparents raising grandchildren.

Services can include respite care (services that give caregivers a rest), home modification, assistive devices, transportation, and financial assistance.

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Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Caregiver Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Elder Law
Supports individuals, family members, and/or significant others in their deliberations to determine care choices based on the individual's needs/preferences, values, and individual circumstances.

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Case/Care Management
Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

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Refugee Resettlement Services
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
TANF
General Relief
Food Stamps/SNAP
General Benefits and Services Assistance
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Child Care Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Elder Law

Provides comprehensive services for families in need. Services include intake assessment, information about community resources, case management, outreach, food stamp application assistance, housing education, emergency food and shelter help.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Food Vouchers
Specialized Information and Referral
Homeless Motel Vouchers

Provides online screeners help individuals find out if they qualify for SNAP (food stamps). Screener is available on website, or by texting "Food" to 74544. Individuals who qualify for SNAP may apply through mRelief's website.

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Categories

Refugee Resettlement Services
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
TANF
General Relief
Food Stamps/SNAP
General Benefits and Services Assistance
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Child Care Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Categories

Refugee Resettlement Services
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
TANF
General Relief
Food Stamps/SNAP
General Benefits and Services Assistance
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Child Care Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides older adults assistance to apply for the Benefits Access Application (BAA), which offers a discount on license plate renewal and free bus passes. Once application is approved, a certificate of eligibility can be printed to take to one's local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. Qualifying individuals will receive a discount on their license plate renewal fee, making the plates available to them for $10. Bus passes will be free.

Categories

Benefits Screening
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Elder Law

Provides a range of services to healthcare consumers, including:

- Certified Application Counselors.

- Enrollment in free or affordable health insurance.

- Access to free or affordable health care.

- Medicaid and SNAP (food stamp) applications.

- Assistance with Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans.

- Access to free or affordable dental care.

- Access to free or affordable eye exams and glasses.

- Access to free or affordable prescriptions.

- Dealing with medical bills and applying for hospital financial assistance.

- Applications for SafeLink phones.

Other services include:

- Information and referrals.

- Assistance.

- Advocacy.

- Case management.

- Disability Services.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Medical Expense Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Categories

General Legal Aid
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance