List of ultrasound providers. Ultrasounds are necessary under LB 675, passed in 2009, requiring one before an abortion.
Offers an array of services to support people in their homes. May include services coordination, in home help (home delivered meals, laundry, chore services, personal emergency reponse, assistive technology, etc.), respite care, independence skills building, child care, community supports (adult day services, transportation for medical appointments...
Improving the health of the citizens of Nebraska at risk or with diabetes by facilitating statewide partnerships with healthcare systems, communities and other partners and stakeholders. Coordinates statewide efforts to improve quality of care, collecting and disseminating diabetes surveillance and evaluation data for program development and polic...
Licenses health and health related professions and occupations; health care facilities and services; and child care programs.Investigates complaints about facilities, services, and child care programs.Child care listings available by zip code with information on providers who accept Title XX subsidies; visit http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/cr...
Provides services to low-income recipients to enable them to be as self-sufficient as possible. Such services include chore services, home delivered meals, homemaker services, adult day care, congregate meals, respite, and transportation.
Families with incomes of up to 185% of the federal poverty guidelines may be eligible for financial assistance with the costs of child care for children 12 years and younger or with special needs. To be eligible, parents must be employed, incapacitated, or participating in education and training programs.
Provides employment training and supportive services (such as child care, transportation cost, ancillary expenses and personal counseling) for people who are receiving public assistance through the TANF program in an effort to help them become self-supporting. Recipients are required to participate in designated programs a minimum number hours a w...
Low Income Energy Assistance is a federally funded program to assist low-income households in meeting energy costs. Benefits are based on family size, fuel type, and geographic residency in the state.Emergency Assistance provides assistance to needy families with minor children in situations where other sources are not available. Examples of situ...
Provides financial assistance to refugees who have been resettled in the United States and do not qualify for other programs. Assistance is limited to the first eight months as a refugee.Mailing Address to Submit DocumentsEconomic Assistance:ACCESSNebraska Document Imaging CenterP.O. Box 2992Omaha, NE 68103-2992
Health screening programs offers regular testing for breast and cervical cancer, heart disease, and diabetes screening for women ages 40-74. Includes pelvic exam, pap test, clinical breast exam, screening mammogram, blood pressure check, cholesterol check, blood sugar check, and health and wellness information. If there is a problem (such as a br...
Customer service for Electronic Benefits Transfer card. Call for card balance, to change PIN number, or to report a lost, stolen or damaged card.
Responds to questions, concerns, and complaints related to services, programs, and operations within the Department of Health and Human Services.Information and referral to appropriate DHHS staff for information and resolution of complaints.
Admissions conducts assessments, identifies treatment needs, identifies the least restrictive treatment environment, and transfers individuals to that setting in the least amount of time. The program is designed to conduct thorough psychological evaluations and physical exams, and to begin a medication and treatment regime. Forensic Mental Healt...
Tobacco resources including free and confidential counseling available 24 hours a day.Coaching is also available online. After enrolling in the program, participants will receive information about how to access Web Coach. The program offers e-learning tools, social support, and information about quitting. Participants can interact with other people...
Developmental disabilities services are provided under Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers. Services are focused on integrated community employment.
Male only youth facility serves juveniles who are court-ordered to reside there.Offers evidence based behavioral and skill building programming. Individual therapy is offered for youth with behavioral and mental health needs, including substance abuse needs. Case managers and therapists work together to develop individual case plans for each yout...
Female only youth facility serves juveniles who are court-ordered to reside there.
Assistance to establish paternity and child support orders, and to collect child support payments.
Provides information on immunizations and referrals to clinics.Reviews immunization records at schools, child care centers, and health care provider offices.
Provides developmental disabilities services, both day and residential.
Payment waivers available to persons who are aged or disabled.
Waiver for services at an assisted living facility in Omaha.
Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) (a.k.a. TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) provides cash payments to economically vulnerable families with children 18 years or younger. For families with individuals who are employable, the assistance is time limited. For families with individuals who are not employable, there are no time limits.
Locates and pays for medical services to children with major medical problems. Child must be medically and financially eligible. Diagnostic services can be considered.Services includes payment for medical care, hospitalization, specific equipment, and other services. Potential Disabled Children's Program services include transportation, lodging, a...
Adult Protective Services. Call or fax to report suspected cases of adult abuse or exploitation. Investigates and provides services to elderly and mentally or physically disabled persons age 18 or older who require protection from abuse or neglect.Child Protective Services. Call or fax to report suspected cases of child abuse or exploitation of chi...
Provides medical and financial assistance including: rent and rental deposit assistance, assisted living financial assistance with a written statement from physician indicating client is in need of that level of care. Medical care provided through the Primary Health Care Clinic or authorized by clinic physician. Bus passes at a reduced rate and per...
Assistance to establish paternity, establish child support orders, and collect child support payments.Voice Reponse Unit provides information regarding:Option 1: Payment Information available 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekYou must have a Nebraska Court Order number to use this option. If you do not have a Nebraska Court Order number, you will need t...
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 ...
Assists SNAP participants in finding employment and/or training for employment. Provides gas vouchers and other supportive services for independent job search, to attend job search training, vocational training and for job retention.
State Supplement adds to the benefits of the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program to bring the income of aged and disabled individuals up to the need of standards of Nebraska. Additionally, some persons are not eligible for SSI payments, but qualify for a State Supplement payment because of different standards and regulations.State D...
Funding to help families care for their children with disabilities at home include:--Respite care--Mileage, meals and lodging for long-distance medical trips--Special equipment--Home modifications
Facility for the care and treatment of sex offenders owned and operated by the State of Nebraska and under the administration of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Service, Division of Behavioral Health.Complete psychiatric and mental status examination by a psychiatrist. Medical history and physical, social history, and psychosocial asse...
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly Food Stamps, provides food stamp benefits, through an Electronic Benefits Transfer card, to raise the level of nutrition among low-income households. Eligibility is based on household size, resources and income, which are compared to federal poverty guidelines. Call (877) 247-6328 for Elect...
Birth certificates and stillbirth/fetal death certificates for events occurring in Nebraska.Death, marriage, and divorce certificates for events occurring in Nebraska.
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