Nebraska Medicaid Program

Kids Connection

Children's Health Plan -- Phase I

Nebraska’s plan for Phase I of the Children’s Health Insurance Program – Kids Connection – has been submitted to the federal government for review and approval.

The federal review process is coordinated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

This Phase I of Kids Connection provides coverage for youths age 15 through 18 up to 100% of the federal poverty level through Medicaid. The State requested a May 1, 1998, effective date.

Phase II of Kids Connection provides coverage for children through age 18 up to 185% of federal poverty level, as authorized under LB 1063, signed into law by Governor Nelson on April 13, 1998. Phase II is scheduled for September 1, 1998 implementation.

To view or download the Phase I plan (193KB) in Rich Text Format click here.

To view or download the Phase I plan (72KB) in text form click here.