Nationwide Cyberattack on Change Healthcare
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the recent nationwide cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. UnitedHealth is a provider for Nebraska's Medicaid Managed Care Program. Change Healthcare provides services to all three of Nebraska's Managed Care providers. The Department is working with its Managed Care providers and other stakeholders on this matter to determine if Nebraskans' information was involved. DHHS will monitor the situation closely and provide updates when they become available.
Medicaid to Resume Regular Reviews of Medicaid Eligibility
Following the recent passage of federal legislation, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is preparing to resume regular reviews of Medicaid eligibility. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicaid members have kept Medicaid coverage even if no longer eligible.
Starting March 1, each Medicaid member's current eligibility will be reviewed. It will take approximately twelve months to review all cases.
Medicaid members must ensure their contact information is up to date with Nebraska Medicaid. If information is needed from a member to confirm current Medicaid eligibility, Nebraska Medicaid needs to be able to reach the member. If Nebraska Medicaid is not able to reach the member, the member could unnecessarily lose Medicaid coverage.
Members can make sure their contact information is up to date by logging into their ACCESSNebraska account or calling toll-free (855) 632-7633.
Learn more about the return to normal Medicaid eligibility reviews
Matt Ahern, Interim Director
Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) oversees the Nebraska Medicaid program, home and community based services, and the State Unit on Aging.
Medicaid provides health care services to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
Home and community-based services are available to those who qualify for Medicaid waivers, such as the elderly, adults and children with disabilities, and infants and toddlers with special needs.
The State Unit on Aging works with public and private service providers to help people live in their preferred settings and be active in their communities.
Nebraska's aging network includes eight Area Agencies on Aging.
State Unit on Aging
Information on the State Unit on Aging, which helps older Nebraskans remain healthy and active in their communities
Tribal Health
Information for Medicaid beneficiaries who are members of a Tribe as well as the providers who serve them
Dental Care
Information on Nebraska Medicaid's dental coverage and care
Apply for Medicaid
To apply for Medicaid, send a completed application to DHHS. Applications can be completed online at iServe, over the phone, or on paper and mailed to your nearest DHHS office.
For more information, contact your nearest DHHS office.
GO TO iServe to:
- Complete an application
- Select a self-screening to determine programs that may help you
- Print a paper application that you can complete and mail to DHHS
- Find contact information for Medicaid and economic assistance
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