2012 Nebraska Medicaid Update
In January 2012, DPC sent a letter to the Nebraska Medicaid Director urging her not to cut Medicaid coverage of oral nutritional supplements for dialysis patients.  The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, per state law, is requesting approval from the State Legislature to cut several different Medicaid covered benefits, including coverage of oral nutritional supplements for all Medicaid beneficiaries.  Bills are currently pending in the state legislature that would allow these cuts to take place. DPC sent the letter (found below) to the Medicaid Director and to the Senate Appropriations and Health Committees to request continued coverage of these supplements for dialysis patients and will continue to monitor the situation as the bill moves through the legislature.
 
>Read the full letter here.

Nebraska Dialysis Patient Resources

Nebraska Chronic Renal Disease Program
This program provides assistance with medical care and medical supplies to residents of Nebraska who have been diagnosed with Renal Disease.
1-402-471-3121

Nebraska Kidney Association
Provides emergency financial aid for kidney and transplant patients with a demonstrated need.
1-800-642-1255

#12 Heartland Kidney Network
7306 NW Tiffany Springs Pky. Suite 230
Kansas City, MO  64152
1-800-444-9965

Nebraska Medicaid
1-402-471-3121
1-800-254-4202

• Adult Programs: Pays for covered medical services for those persons who are unable to afford to pay for medically necessary services and who meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Programs for Children: Kids Connection (also known as CHIP)  provides health care coverage for children under age 19.