All Nebraskans covered by Medicaid will receive full Medicaid benefits automatically, starting October 1.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) said full Medicaid benefits includes dental, vision and over-the-counter medications as a part of the state's continued expansion efforts.
This change to the Medicaid Expansion Program follows an announcement from DHHS earlier this year that it would no longer implement the Heritage Health Adult (HHA) demonstration program, which would have included a pathway to qualify for full Medicaid benefits.
DHHS said Nebraskans currently covered by Medicaid Expansion who have Basic benefits will see an automatic increase in benefits, and those who currently have these benefits will continue to receive them.
Nebraskans 19-64 years of age who earn up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level continue to be eligible for Medicaid. For 2021, the yearly income level is $17,774 for a single person, or $36,570 per year for a family of four.
There will be no change in who can become eligible for Medicaid, and a new Medicaid card will not be needed for people who have current Medicaid coverage.
Those interested in coverage can apply at any time. For questions, DHHS may be contacted:
Online at ACCESSNebraska.ne.gov
Email at ANDICenter@nebraska.gov
By phone toll free (855) 632-7633 (Omaha: (402) 595-1178; Lincoln: (402) 473-7000)
TDD: (402) 471-7256
By Fax (402) 742-2351
Mail: Medicaid ACCESSNebraska Document Imaging Center P.O. Box 2992 Omaha, NE 68103-2992