Nebraska Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) #
Nebraska Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) provides small cash assistance to low-income families with children up to 18 years of age. It is used to pay for family living expenses like rent, utilities, food, clothing, and other necessities.
Work-eligible recipients are required to participate in Employment First program, Nebraska’s employment program tied to ADC and are required to complete at least 30 hours a week of designated work activities
Cash aid is temporary and limited to 60 months of lifetime assistance for work-eligible individuals. In addition to cash aid, most Nebraska ADC recipients may qualify for Medicaid and food assistance.
How do I apply for TANF in Nebraska?
Now there is no need to mail in a paper application. You can apply online via ACCESSNebraska — the official website to apply for public assistance programs in Nebraska.
Nebraska Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) #
SNAP helps low-income people buy food. While it’s not necessary to be receiving other public assistance to qualify, Nebraskans don’t receive SNAP automatically — they must apply and be found eligible.
SNAP eligibility starts right at 130% of the poverty line, or about $2,495 a month for a family of three in Nebraska with single mothers and the elderly being the most likely SNAP recipients.
How do I apply for food stamps in Nebraska?
You can apply for SNAP using a paper application or on-line at ACCESSNebraska or by calling the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-254-4202.
Nebraska Medicaid #
Nebraska Medicaid offers health care coverage for Nebraska residents who meet the program’s eligibility requirements for Medicaid. It covers families with children, pregnant women, and people who are aging, blind and disabled.
Under the newly expanded eligibility rules, adults ages 19-64 with income up to 138% of the poverty level are now eligible for Medicaid in Nebraska.
There are two benefit packages: Basic and Prime. The Basic package is for eligible adults who are 19 to 64 years old. The Prime package is for eligible 19 and 20-year olds, pregnant women and the medically frail.
How do I apply for Medicaid in Nebraska?
If you haven’t done so, you may fill out an application online by visiting ACCESSNebraska or you may call 1-800-383-4278 to request a paper application that you may submit by mail.
Nebraska Kids Connection #
Kids Connection is Nebraska’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) — a state-sponsored health insurance for children under the age of 19; providing the same services covered under Medicaid.
It is primarily designed to provide health coverage, at no cost, for children in families with income too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford private coverage.
Currently, only kids with family income not exceeding 218% of the poverty level are eligible for medical assistance through Kids Connection.
Nebraska Child Care Subsidy Program #
Child Care Subsidy Program helps low-income families pay for the child care while they work, attend school, or both. Eligibility is based on the family’s gross income and household size.
The program helps pay for child care for children under age 13 (or up to age 18 for children with special needs) whose families earning less than 129% of the federal poverty guideline.
Families who are no longer income eligible for Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) may qualify for up to 24 months of “subsidized” child care under Transitional Child Care.
How do I apply for child care assistance in Nebraska?
To learn more about Child Care Subsidy Program, contact ACCESSNebraska by calling 1-800-383-4278 or call 1-800-892-4453 for help finding a child care provider near you.
Nebraska Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) #
WIC is designed to meet the special nutritional needs of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women, new mother, infants and children up to age 5 who are at health risk due to inadequate nutrition.
To be fully eligible for the program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, through a health & diet assessment, to be at nutritional risk.
How do I apply for WIC in Nebraska?
There are over 110 clinics in Nebraska. Find the WIC clinic closest to your home to schedule an appointment. If you’re eligible, you’ll get WIC checks for food on the same day of your appointment.
Nebraska Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) #
Nebraska LIHEAP helps eligible low-income Nebraska homeowners and renters offset the cost of heating and cooling their homes. Priority is given to households with income below 125% of the federal poverty level.
In addition to regular energy assistance, LIHEAP also provides home weatherization and crisis assistance to households threatened with a utility shutoff or have received a shutoff notice.
How do I apply for energy assistance in Nebraska?
Apply online at ACCESSNebraska. If you do not have Internet access, call 1-800-383-4278 to obtain a paper application. The amount of the benefit is determined by income, household size, type of dwelling, and fuel type.
Nebraska Unemployment Insurance #
Unemployment insurance (UI) provides temporary financial assistance to Nebraskans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own — for up to 26 weeks.
As a condition of eligibility, all claimants are required by the state law to complete a personal profile and online resumé at NEworks — Nebraska’s on-line public labor exchange.
How do I file for unemployment in Nebraska online?
You can file your claim anywhere using the internet at UIConnect or if you are unable to complete your claim online, call the Nebraska Claims Center at 402-458-2500.
Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG) #
Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG) is the State of Nebraska’s only need-based financial aid program for postsecondary students who meet certain qualifications.
Eligibility is based on EFC and availability of funds. NOG is awarded on a first-come basis to those who have qualified for Pell Grants. The average grant awarded is $1,446.
The NOG is awarded through postsecondary institutions within the state. Students must complete and submit the FAFSA no later than March 1 for priority consideration.