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Nebraska Kids Connection (SCHIP)
Managing Agency Nebraska http://www.state.ne.us

Program Description

Kids Connection is the state children's health insurance program (SCHIP) being developed as an extension of Medicaid in Nebraska. Its purpose is to provide health care to low-income uninsured children all across the state.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Nebraska, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver with a child under the age of 19, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), and a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident.

Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

To apply online for Nebraska Kids Connection and all other benefit programs administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services please fill out an application using ACCESSNebraska.

Or you may call 1-877-632-5437.

Program Contact Information

For more information on Nebraska Kids Connection and how to apply, please visit: http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/medicaid/Pages/med_kidsconxapp.aspx