Nebraska Medicaid Eligibility Requirements
This page provides general guidelines for the Nebraska Medicaid eligibility requirements. This is an assistance program that provides medical coverage for low-income people of all ages. The department that handles the Medicaid program is Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services System. If you have questions or issues about the Medicaid application or the eligibility requirements, contact the Nebraska Medicaid office.
Nebraska Medicaid Overview
Medicaid is for eligible persons who need help getting care and paying medical bills.
Nebraska Medicaid Eligibility Requirements - Non Income
The enrollee must be a Nebraska resident and U.S. citizen or legal qualified alien.
Documents Needed For Nebraska Medicaid Application
- Proof of identification and age
- Proof of citizenship or immigration status
- Proof of income
- Proof of resources
- Proof of expenses
Nebraska Medicaid Benefits
Benefits include hospital, physician, laboratory and radiology (x-ray); nurse midwife and nurse practitioner services; clinic services and family planning; home health agency and personal care aide; medical transportation, ambulance, and chiropractic; durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and medical supplies; prescription drugs and hearing aid services; therapies (physical, occupational, speech pathology, audiology) and podiatry; adult day treatment, mental health and substance abuse; vision and dental; preventive care (e.g.mammograms). Undocumented immigrants can get emergency care.
Nebraska Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility Levels
Below is the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) eligibility levels for Nebraska Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Eligibility Levels - By Percentage Of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No |
|
N/A | Medicaid: 194% CHIP: N/A |
57% | 0% |
Eligibility Levels - Individual By Monthly Income
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No |
|
N/A | Medicaid: N/A CHIP: N/A |
$554 | $0 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Two By Monthly Income
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No |
|
N/A | Medicaid: $2,543 CHIP: N/A |
$747 | $0 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Three By Monthly Income
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No |
|
N/A | Medicaid: $3,199 CHIP: N/A |
$940 | $0 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Four By Monthly Income
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No |
|
N/A | Medicaid: $3,856 CHIP: N/A |
$1,133 | $0 |