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NEBRASKA
C+Last verified 2026-07-03
Your income does not disqualify your child.
Nebraska determines waiver eligibility on the individual's own income and medical need; parental income is not counted.
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN NEBRASKA
How services are run
State agency
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Services
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
90 days from your Notice of Action / Notice of Decision
Keep services during appeal
File within 10 days
- Receive Notice of Action / Notice of Decision
- (Managed care) file Heritage Health plan internal appeal within 60 days and exhaust it
- Request fair hearing in writing (DA-6 or letter): Medicaid/DD within 90 days of notice, within 10 days to continue benefits; MCO within 120 days of plan resolution
- Fair hearing before hearing officer; Director's written decision
- Judicial review
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
NOTABLE WAIVERS
Comprehensive Developmental Disabilities Waiver
SourceAdults with DD needing residential or day supports.
Waitlist: Registry by application date — register at diagnosis, even for young children.
Family Support Waiver (children)
SourceChildren with DD living at home; capped budget.
Waitlist: Launched 2022; ask DD Division about capacity.
Aged and Disabled Waiver
SourceSeniors and people with physical disabilities of any age.
Waitlist: No traditional waitlist; assessment-based.
