Find out if your child qualifies for Kids Connection in Nebraska
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For a household of 3, the Kids Connection income limit for a child under 19 in Nebraska is $4,963 a month ($59,558 a year), which is 218% of the federal poverty level.
Kids Connection is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Nebraska. This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.
Nebraska Kids Connection
Kids Connection is Nebraska’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) — an expansion of Medicaid for children in families whose families earn too much for traditional Medicaid.
It covers the same services as Medicaid, including well-child checkups, immunizations, dental and vision care, hospital visits, and specialty services.
What is the income limit for Nebraska Kids Connection?
Under the newly expanded eligibility rules, children under 19 from families with income up to 218% of the federal poverty level are now eligible for medical assistance through Kids Connection.
| Household Size | 218% Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,899 |
| 2 | $3,931 |
| 3 | $4,963 |
| 4 | $5,995 |
| 5 | $7,027 |
| 6 | $8,059 |
| 7 | $9,091 |
| 8 | $10,122 |
How do I apply for Kids Connection?
Families can apply for Kids Connection at a local Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) office or apply online through iServe Nebraska.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Kids Connection
(855) 632-7633
About this information
SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.
The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
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- Ada Hu