Nebraska
Medicaid Program
Medicaid Services
Senior Care Options Program
Senior Care Options is Nebraska’s nursing facility preadmission screening program.
When a Medicaid-eligible person age 65 or older is considering a move to a nursing home,
or an older person living in a nursing home applies for Medicaid,
a Senior Care Options counselor becomes involved. These counselors are available at each  Area
Agency on Aging.
The counselor gathers information on the older person’s care needs. This may
include a visit with the older person, family members, other caregivers, and/or review of
medical records. Information on the person’s ability to do "activities of
daily living" (for example, bathing, eating, transferring), risk factors, medical
care, and mental condition are reviewed. The counselor then determines whether Medicaid
will pay for the requested nursing facility care.
A person who qualifies for this care may instead choose to explore in-home service
options available through the Aged and Disabled
Medicaid Waiver. The goal of the program is to provide "the right care at the
right time."
For more information about Senior Care Options, contact your local Area
Agency on Aging.
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