Nebraska Self-Directed Personal Assistance / Aged and Disabled Waiver¶
Nebraska's Aged & Disabled Waiver offers self-directed personal assistance services for Medicaid-eligible individuals with functional limitations. Participants can hire and manage their own personal assistants, including family members, through the consumer-directed model. The state also offers a Lifespan Respite program providing additional caregiver support.
Nebraska's Aged & Disabled Waiver provides self-directed personal assistance services including help with activities of daily living, health maintenance tasks, and homemaker services. Participants hire and manage their own personal assistants. Family members can be hired as attendants, but spouses are generally excluded. Hourly pay rates range from $13-$16/hr. Waitlists are typical for waiver services. The state also offers a Lifespan Respite program providing approximately $125/month for respite care.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
- Must be a resident of NE
- Must be Medicaid-eligible
Services¶
Nebraska's Aged & Disabled Waiver provides self-directed personal assistance services including help with activities of daily living, health maintenance tasks, and homemaker services. Participants hire and manage their own personal assistants. Family members can be hired as attendants, but spouses are generally excluded. Hourly pay rates range from $13-$16/hr. Waitlists are typical for waiver services. The state also offers a Lifespan Respite program providing approximately $125/month for respite care.
How to apply¶
Visit the official program page for application details.