Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
Aging And Disability Resource Center
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is for Nebraskans aged 60 years or older, people with disabilities of all ages, family members, caregivers and advocates. Local ADRCs provide information, referral and assistance for accessing community services and long-term care options.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Nebraska Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
Your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) provides and oversees services for your area. They often work with local Senior Centers. Senior Centers are local places that provide a range of services to the aging population.
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program
Find the closest Area Agency on Aging (AAA) that serves your area.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska National Family Caregiver Support Program
Services and resources for family caregivers are provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) and include:
– Information
– Assistance
– Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training
– Respite care
– Limited supplemental services, such as transportation and home modifications
View the brochure for the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Nebraska Aged and Disabled Waiver
Nebraska’s Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver assists older or disabled persons to remain living independently at home or in assisted living facilities. Certain family members may be eligible to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Services may include:
- Respite
- Home delivered meals
- Homemaker services
- Personal emergency response
- Home modifications
- Assistive technology
- Independent skills training
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Nebraska Aging and Disability Resource Center (toll-free): 1-844-843-6364
Nebraska Disabled Persons and Family Support Program
Nebraska’s Disabled Persons and Family Support program is a non-Medicaid program that assists people with functional disabilities at home, in efforts to avoid institutionalization.This program offers consumer direction- available to certain family members. Other services may include:
-Home Health Care
-Housekeeping
-Home safety/accessibility modifications
-Transportation
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone
Contact Information
Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln county: 402-471-9220
outside Lincoln toll free:1-844-807-1197
Personal Assistance Services
Nebraska’s Personal Assistance Services is a Medicaid program that allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
*see website for specific DHHS county office contact information
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Government Benefits and General Information
Aging And Disability Resource Center
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is for Nebraskans aged 60 years or older, people with disabilities of all ages, family members, caregivers and advocates. Local ADRCs provide information, referral and assistance for accessing community services and long-term care options.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Answers4Families
Online directory of resources and programs supporting families in Nebraska. Helps consumers to understand what type of services they may need and where to locate programs in their area. It can be searched by category.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Nebraska
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.
Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.
Contact Information
Nebraska Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
Your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) provides and oversees services for your area. They often work with local Senior Centers. Senior Centers are local places that provide a range of services to the aging population.
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program
Find the closest Area Agency on Aging (AAA) that serves your area.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(402) 471-2458
Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Nebraska Lifespan Respite Program
Lifespan Respite Program is a service designed to give caregivers a break from the demands of providing ongoing care for recipients with special needs unable to care for themselves. The Lifespan Respite Program provides funding for eligible unpaid primary family caregivers to purchase respite services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska Resource and Referral System (NRRS)
Government website offers an online directory of social services, with an emphasis on aging, disability, family, and caregiving issues. Helps consumers locate services, programs, and telephone help lines in their communities. Directory can be searched by category.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Law firm provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Nebraska. Services include:
– Information and referral
– Legal advocacy
– Legal representation
– Education
– Legal hotlines
– Informational clinics and events
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. (NAS)
Non-profit organization advocates on behalf of people with disabilities in Nebraska. Also offers legal representation to eligible individuals and information and referral services to all people with disabilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Disabled Persons and Family Support Program (DPFS)
Government program provides financial assistance to low income individuals with disabilities to help live independently. Program helps pay for support services including:
– Attendant/personal care
– Home health care
– Housekeeping
– Transportation
– Assistive technology
– Home modifications
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Leading Age Nebraska (Housing & Services for The Elderly)
Association of non-profit assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Offers directories of member service providers.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska Aged and Disabled Waiver
Nebraska’s Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver assists older or disabled persons to remain living independently at home or in assisted living facilities. Certain family members may be eligible to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Services may include:
- Respite
- Home delivered meals
- Homemaker services
- Personal emergency response
- Home modifications
- Assistive technology
- Independent skills training
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Nebraska Aging and Disability Resource Center (toll-free): 1-844-843-6364
Nebraska Association of Home and Community Health Agencies (NAHCHA)
Association of in-home health care and hospice service providers. Its website offers directories of member agencies and service providers.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(402) 471-2458
Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership (NHPCP)
Association of hospice and palliative care providers. Its website offers a Find a Hospice search tool that allows users to locate providers in their area.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council (NESILC)
A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and referral
– Peer counseling
– Care management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Leading Age Nebraska (Housing & Services for The Elderly)
Association of non-profit assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Offers directories of member service providers.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership (NHPCP)
Association of hospice and palliative care providers. Its website offers a Find a Hospice search tool that allows users to locate providers in their area.
Social Services for Aged and Disabled Adults program (SSAD)
Government program assists older adults and adults with disabilities to remain independent by helping to pay for services including:
– Chore services
– Adult day care
– Home-delivered and congregate meals
– Transportation
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information