Nebraska Medicaid Expansion : Data & Resources : South Heartland District Health Department

Nebraska Medicaid Expansion Program

Medicaid coverage is available for Nebraskans aged 19-64 who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level (about $17,000 a year for a single person). People with Medicare can qualify for Medicaid in various ways, but not through Heritage Health Adult.

Coverage includes services like doctor's office visits, hospital visits, and prescription drugs, as well as dental, vision, and over-the-counter drug coverage.

Applications can be submitted in the following ways year-round:

● Online at www.ACCESSNebraska.ne.gov,

● Over the phone by calling ACCESS Nebraska at:

Omaha: (402) 595-1178
Lincoln: (402) 473-7000
Toll Free: (855) 632-7633
TDD: (402) 471-7256

● Submitting a paper application (paper applications may be downloaded from AccessNebraska.gov):

By fax at (402) 742-2351,
By email at DHHS.ANDICenter@nebraska.gov,
By mail at P.O. Box 2992, Omaha, NE 68103-2992, or

● In-person at a DHHS local office.

Find a local office at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Public-Assistance-Offices.aspx

For more information: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Medicaid-Expansion.aspx

Data & Resources

Community Health Improvement

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is developed from the Community Health Needs Assessment. Priority objectives are developed to address determined priority areas of need. Collaborative work groups (1) evaluate data and trends to (2) develop goals and strategies to (3) implement interventions.

To view South Heartland District's CHIP progress, click here.

How Healthy Are We?

Local Health Data from the South Heartland District Health Department provides health information for residents of Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster counties. Three survey reports provide information on health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. Click here for more information

Vaccination Program

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program helps immunize children whose parents or guardians cannot afford it. This helps ensure that all children have a better chance of receiving recommended immunizations on time. Vaccines available through the VFC Program are those recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These vaccines protect babies, young children, and teens from 16 diseases.