Medicaid Provider Enrollment Overview

Nebraska offers 4 Medicaid waiver programs for home care agencies. The state Medicaid program is administered by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Currently, Nebraska is actively enrolling new home care providers.

The average enrollment timeline is 60-90 days from initial application to receiving your first client. With medium demand for home care services, Nebraska represents a solid opportunity for agencies looking to serve Medicaid clients.

Nebraska Medicaid Waiver Programs

Home care agencies in Nebraska can enroll in the following waiver programs. Each program serves different populations and has specific service requirements.

1

Aged and Disabled Waiver

1915(c) Waiver

Services for elderly and adults with disabilities

2

Comprehensive Developmental Disabilities Waiver

1915(c) Waiver

Comprehensive DD services

3

Day Services Waiver

1915(c) Waiver

Day habilitation for individuals with DD

4

Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver

1915(c) Waiver

Services for individuals with TBI

Nebraska Provider Requirements

To become a Medicaid provider in Nebraska, your home care agency must meet the following requirements:

  • Nebraska business registration
  • Home Health Agency or Personal Care Provider certification
  • Criminal background checks
  • Professional liability insurance
  • DHHS provider standards
  • Quality assurance program

Step-by-Step Enrollment Process

Follow these steps to enroll as a Medicaid waiver provider in Nebraska:

1

Obtain Nebraska certification

2

Apply for NPI

3

Complete Nebraska DHHS Provider Enrollment

4

Register in NFOCUS

5

Contract with Heritage Health plans

6

Complete required training