Nebraska Medicaid: Access Healthcare
About this resource
If you were in foster care and received Medicaid at age 18 or older, you may qualify for Medicaid coverage until your 26th birthday.
How to Apply
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Online: Visit iServe Nebraska to apply for Medicaid.
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Phone: Call (855) 632-7633 for assistance.
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In Person: Visit a local Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) office.
When applying, indicate if you were in foster care at age 18 or older to be considered for the Former Foster Youth Medicaid program
Who can use this resource (eligibility)?
First it is important to know The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires states to provide young adults under 26 with free health care if they were in foster care at age 18 or older. This ensures that former foster youth can access the health care services they need in the state they experienced care.
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Be over 18 but under 26 years old
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Received Medicaid at age 18 or older while in foster care
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Were in foster care under the responsibility of any state or tribe at age 18 or older