Aged and Disabled Waiver
Guidance and support for Nebraska families applying for the Medicaid Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver, from paperwork to assistance with selecting a Services Coordinator.
What is Aged and Disabled Waiver?
The Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver is a Nebraska Medicaid program that helps older adults and people with disabilities receive in home care instead of moving to a nursing facility. The application process can feel overwhelming, so we walk families through each step, from the first phone call to helping you navigate the process of selecting a Services Coordinator, so care can start as smoothly as possible.
How aged and disabled waiver helps you or your loved one
- Lets your loved one stay at home instead of moving to a nursing facility.
- Covers approved in home services such as personal care, homemaker help, and respite for family caregivers.
- Gives families a clear plan with support from a Services Coordinator who oversees care.
- Reduces the financial burden of long term care for households that qualify.
- Connects you with a care team that already knows the Nebraska waiver process.
What aged and disabled waiver looks like
Every visit is built around your loved one, but here are some of the everyday moments families can expect.
- 1Step 1: Financial eligibility. Apply for Medicaid through iServe Nebraska, by calling DHHS at 1 (855) 632 7633, or by emailing dhhs.economicassistance@nebraska.gov.
- 2Step 2: Level of Care (LOC) assessment. Once Medicaid is approved, request an assessment through your local Area Agency on Aging. In the Omaha area this is the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA).
- 3Step 3: A service coordinator will be assigned to you from your local area office on aging.
- 4Step 4: Care begins. Your Services Coordinator sets up approved services such as personal care, medication reminders, homemaker help, and respite with a provider like Hope Care Services.
Frequently asked questions
Want to learn more about aged and disabled waiver?
Chat with Carey now or give us a call. We are happy to answer your questions, talk through what your loved one needs, and help you decide if aged and disabled waiver is the right fit. There is no pressure and no cost to talk.