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Wisner Electric Department Provides Essential Services
City of Wisner Electric Thank you for visiting the City of Wisner Electric Department web page. Our goal is to provide reliable and affordable electricity to the residents and businesses of Wisner, Nebraska. We are committed to maintaining our infrastructure and ensuring a consistent power supply. If you are experiencing a power outage, please report it immediately to our emergency dispatch at [Phone Number]. For billing inquiries or to set up new service, please contact our office during regular business hours at [Phone Number]. We are continuously working to improve our services and encourage you to check back for updates and important information regarding your electric service.
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Request for Applications: RFA R-2025 Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Cash Fund - Applications Due August 1, 2025
Behavioral Health Grant Application Opportunities You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Skip Ribbon Commands Skip to main content Turn off Animations Turn on Animations hidden anchor Sign In Behavioral Health Grant Application Opportunities page description Share No No What would you like to do? What you need to know Page Content Request for Applications: RFA R-2025 Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Cash Fund - Applications Due August 1, 2025 The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) to award Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Cash Funds to qualified entities to renovate, develop, or expand facilities to implement treatment programs and services for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Eligible entities include OUD and SUD treatment facilities, public-private, nonprofit, and for-profit entities as determined by the Opioid Prevention and Treatment Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-2492. Entities may apply on behalf of, or in conjunction with a treatment facility or service providers. Questions regarding the RFA must be directed to the Prevention inbox: [email protected] Request For Applications Form 1 - Cover Sheet Form 2 - Organizational Overview Form 3 - Work Plan Form 4 - Budget and Budget Narrative Form 5 - Submission Checklist Attachment 1 - Nebraska Counties Classification Attachment 2 - ShareFile Guide Attachment 3 - Regional Behavioral Health Authorities Attachment 4 - Addendum 2 - Form Change R-2025 Addendum 1 - Questions R-2025 Addendum 2 - Form Change R-2025 Addendum 3 - Schedule of Events Intent to Award
Same Day Scheduling and Walk-In Access
Same Day Scheduling & Walk-In Access You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Skip Ribbon Commands Skip to main content Turn off Animations Turn on Animations hidden anchor Sign In Same Day Scheduling & Walk-In Access page description Share No No What would you like to do? What you need to know Page Content The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) maintains a number of providers, in each Regional Behavioral Health Authority (Region), who provide same day scheduling and walk-in access for services. Same Day Scheduling – Call into the provider and schedule an appointment for the same day. Walk-In Access – Walk in and obtain an immediate appointment. Locate your region on the map below, and select it from the table of contents. Please note: Holidays may affect business hours, please contact the provider if you require more information about hours of operation. If you are experiencing a crisisor if you feel there is an immediate danger to yourself or others,CALL OR TEXT 988Learn more about the 988 Lifeline. Sections on this page Region 1 View the Accessible PDF Region 2 View the Accessible PDF Region 3 View the Accessible PDF Region 4 View the Accessible PDF Region 5 View the Accessible PDF Region 6 View the Accessible PDF Definitions of Services Provided Case Management (Mental Health): A service where someone helps individuals with mental health needs find resources, connect to support, and improve their lives. Client Assistance Program (Mental Health & Substance Use): Up to five free sessions to screen for symptoms, evaluate needs, and provide brief help, without requiring a full assessment upfront. Community Support (Substance Use): Ongoing help for people with substance use disorders to build skills and stay on track in recovery. Crisis Response (Mental Health): Immediate care to support someone in a mental health or substance use crisis, using the walk-in or mobile response and creating a plan to address their immediate needs. Crisis Stabilization (Mental Health & Substance Use): Short-term residential care to help people in a mental health or substance use crisis feel safe, reduce symptoms, and get back on track. Detoxification Services (Substance Use): A process where the body clears itself of drugs or alcohol. Nurses and doctors can provide medication and care to help people through withdrawal safely. Emergency Community Support (Mental Health & Substance Use): Short-term help for people in a mental health or substance use crisis to get the immediate care they need. Emergency Psychiatric Observation (Mental Health): Short-term (less than 24 hour) care in a hospital to stabilize and evaluate people in a mental health or substance use crisis. Halfway House (Substance Use): A safe, drug-free place for people to focus on recovery. Residents participate in therapy, support groups, and life skills training while transitioning to independent living. Intake Assessment: Mental Health: A detailed evaluation to understand a person's symptoms, strengths, and treatment needs. This helps to see if they meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis and plan next steps. Substance Use: An evaluation using questionnaires, assessments, and risk tools to decide the type and level of care needed for substance use issues. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) – Substance Use: A non-residential treatment where people attend individual and group sessions nine hours a week for counseling and education to manage substance use and related mental health problems. Medication Assisted Treatment (Substance Use): A program that combines approved medications, counseling, and therapy to help people recover from opioid or alcohol use. Medication Management (Mental Health): A service where a doctor or provider checks if someone needs mental health medication, writes the prescription, and keeps track of how the medication is working. Outpatient Therapy (Mental Health & Substance Use): Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with a therapist to help improve mental health or substance use issues by talking through problems and using different techniques to feel better. Group Therapy: A group of people with similar challenges meets with a therapist to work together on shared goals and learn ways to manage their symptoms. Family Therapy: Families work with a therapist to improve communication, solve problems, and support the individual dealing with mental health or substance use concerns. Recovery Support (Mental Health & Substance Use): Services that help people live independently, improve their health, and work toward a better quality of life. Support plans are created based on each person's needs. Short Term Residential (Substance Use): A 28-30 day residential program with substance use challenges. It offers therapy, medical care, and services tailored to a person's specific needs. Youth Transitional Services (Mental Health & Substance Use): Support for youth with serious mental health or substance use issues. It helps them and their families with activities, resources, and goals for a successful future.
Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
What is a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW)? The Recovery Friendly Workplace Program will provide free training on mental health, substance use, and discussing sensitive topics. Organizations that choose to be designated as an RFW are then provided the resources and support they need to foster a supportive environment that encourages the success of their employees at no cost. Why become a Recovery Friendly Workplace? There is a need for substance use supports in the workplace: 1 in 12 (or roughly 8.5%) employed persons struggle with addiction. Employees in recovery are more reliable: On average, employees in recovery miss 13.7 fewer shifts than those with a substance use disorder, and 3.6 fewer shifts than those who aren't struggling. Your employees are looking to you for help: 87% of employees think that actions from their employer can help with stress, burnout, and depression. Outcomes for participating workplaces may include: Increased productivity Healthier employees Less absenteeism/turnover Greater employee satisfaction A more supportive work environment Increased morale Improved communication Increased customer loyalty What We Offer: Education on mental health, substance use and recovery, and difficult discussions. Policy review and help implementing recovery-friendly practices, and more! Recovery Friendly Workplace Advisor (RFWA) to help create positive change in the workplace. Once training is completed, a new Recovery Friendly Workplace will receive free marketing assets such as RFW toolkits, stickers, certificates, and more, to promote mental health and recovery resources. How much? COMPLETELY FREE If your organization is interested in becoming a Recovery Friendly Workplace, complete the RFW Letter of Intent and submit it, as an attachment, in an email to [email protected]. You may also print the completed form and mail it to the address shown below. Contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: (402)471-8230 Mailing Address: DHHS Division of Behavioral Health, P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
Statewide Epidemiological Outcomes Work Group
This work group brings together a broad range of experts who report and evaluate data related to the prevention and treatment of behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse) disorders. The work group identifies data trends, and aims to fill those identified gaps. The work group started in 2007. The work group meets at least 3 times a year. Epidemiology Workgroup Documents Type Name Modified Annual Synar Report - Nebraska-FFY2024 5/8/2024 3:08 PM FFY 2024 Annual Synar Report 9/25/2026 12:59 PM FFY 2025 Nebraska Annual Synar Report 9/28/2026 12:40 PM Nebraska Annual Synar Report-Final-FFY 2026 9/28/2026 9:34 AM Nebraska Epidemiological Profile 2025 9/15/2026 12:59 PM Nebraska Family Helpline Quarterly Report Q4 FY2023 9/25/2026 1:24 PM NPIRS Guide-2026 9/16/2026 8:59 AM Prevention System Manual 9/16/2026 8:58 AM Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) coordinate the administration of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS), and Nebraska Risk and Protective Factor Student Survey (NRPFSS). The Student Health And Risk Prevention (SHARP) Surveillance System is the umbrella uniting these three surveys (school surveys). Nebraska Epidemiological Profile 2025 For more information contact: DBH Prevention Team Phone Number (402) 471-7613 Fax Number (402) 742-8314 Email Address [email protected] Mailing Address P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026
Prevention Advisory Council
This advisory committee meets to promote mental health and substance use disorder prevention Objectives Accomplish Division's five-year Strategic Plan for Prevention Promote mental health Encourage partnerships and collaboration among providers Continually grow the workforce Train leadership to implement effective policies, practices, and programs Membership The Prevention Advisory Council consists of 13 voting members, representing state, regional and community-level partnerships. Structure Meet at least 3 times a year. Members appointed by the director of the Division of Behavioral Health for two-year terms. Meeting Summaries PAC Minutes 2.16.23.pdf Phone Number (402) 471-8410 Email Address [email protected] Mailing Address P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026
Thurston County Sheriff's Office Shares Latest News and Updates
Thurston County Sheriff's Office - News To find the latest news and updates from the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, please visit our News section regularly. We are committed to keeping the citizens of Thurston County informed about important events, public safety announcements, and community initiatives. Your engagement and awareness are vital to our shared safety and well-being. Please check back often for the most current information. Contact Us Thurston County Sheriff's Office 1109 L Street P.O. Box 40 Pender, NE 68047 Phone: (402) 385-3001 Fax: (402) 385-4267 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Emergencies Dial 911
Wisner Electric Department Provides Essential Services
City of Wisner Electric Thank you for visiting the City of Wisner Electric Department web page. Our goal is to provide reliable and affordable electricity to the residents and businesses of Wisner, Nebraska. We are committed to maintaining our infrastructure and ensuring a consistent power supply. If you are experiencing a power outage, please report it immediately to our emergency dispatch at [Phone Number]. For billing inquiries or to set up new service, please contact our office during regular business hours at [Phone Number]. We are continuously working to improve our services and encourage you to check back for updates and important information regarding your electric service.
New Electric Service Information for Wisner Residents
To sign up for new service or to inquire about current rates and services, please call the City Office at 402-529-3211.
Wisner Electric Utility: Serving Community Energy Needs
The City of Wisner Electric Utility is committed to providing reliable and affordable electric service to its customers. Our mission is to maintain and improve our electrical infrastructure to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the City of Wisner. We are dedicated to serving the energy needs of our community with efficiency and safety. Contact us for any inquiries regarding your electric service. Our services include: * Reliable power distribution * Maintenance of electrical infrastructure * Customer service for all electric needs * New service connections * Emergency outage response
Contact Wisner Electric Department for Service Inquiries
For any questions or concerns related to your electric service, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated staff is available to assist you. You can reach the Electric Department at [Phone Number] or via email at [Email Address]. Office hours are [Office Hours].
Wisner Electric Department Supports Annual Community BBQ
Our employees are involved in the community and assist in many community functions including the Wisner Community Club BBQ each year.
National Correct Coding Initiative
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expects state Medicaid programs to follow the rules of the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI). CMS created the NCCI in 1996. NCCI promotes correct coding practices nationwide and controls incorrect coding, which can lead to incorrect payments for Medicaid claims. Coding policies are made based on rules found within the following tools: American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual National and local policies Recent changes to national and local policies Coding guidelines from national societies Analysis of standard medical and surgical practices Reviews of current coding rules. CMS reviews and updates these policies yearly to ensure all NCCI coding practices match Medicaid claims. The CMS website contains the following: Medicaid-specific NCCI manuals More information about NCCI NCCI Policies Coding Policy Manuals NCCI (procedure to procedure and MUE) edits Compliance checks take place to evaluate claims against the NCCI edits both before and after payment. Reviewing pre-payment editing may result in claim denial; reviewing post-payment editing may result in a refund request. CMS instructs states to use NCCI edits first. Edits from each state are then applied to the claims. Payment of a claim is dependent on compliance with all NCCI and Nebraska-specific edits. Most Nebraska Medicaid claims are compatible with CMS standards. Nebraska Medicaid will post changes and helpful tools as they become available. Program Integrity Department of Health & Human Services Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care Email Address [email protected] Nebraska Implementation of the National Correct Coding InitiativeFrequently Asked Questions (updated 11/20/2017) NCCI Provider Information Betsie Steenson Department of Health & Human Services Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care Phone Number (402) 471-9353 Email Address [email protected]
Enhanced Primary Care Payments
Enhanced Primary Care Program Discontinuation Effective July 1, 2026, the Nebraska Medicaid Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program will be discontinued. Nebraska Medicaid will no longer accept new EPC provider applications as of June 30, 2026. All EPC existing providers will automatically be disenrolled from the program on June 30, 2026, and the EPC fee schedule will end. No action is required from participating EPC providers. For questions, please email [email protected] On December 31, 2014, the enhanced federal funding to certain eligible physicians for the enhanced primary care payment for Medicaid services ended. However, Nebraska Medicaid has chosen to continue primary care enhanced payment to attested providers in the calendar year 2015 and beyond. The enhanced rate is available for providers who are fee-for-service providers with Nebraska Medicaid, as well as eligible providers who are enrolled in the Nebraska physical health managed care program. The increased payments pertain to primary care services delivered by a physician (MD or DO) with a specialty designation of family medicine, general internal medicine, or pediatrics. Physician Assistants who are supervised by a physician that is eligible for the enhanced rate are also eligible to receive the enhanced rate. The increase applies to a specific set of services and procedures that Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designates as “primary care services." Attestation: In order to qualify for the enhanced rates, eligible enrolled Nebraska Medicaid providers must attest to being a primary care physician by one of the following: Board certification as a primary care physician by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or Have furnished evaluation & management (E&M) and vaccines services (codes specified by federal regulation) that equal at least 60% of the Medicaid codes billed during the most recently completed fiscal year. Eligible providers who may qualify for the enhanced rate must complete an Attestation Form to be submitted with the identified documentation to the Medicaid central office. Providers must attest for each new provider number or any time the provider's status of eligibility changes. Attestation Form Providers should send forms and documentation to the following address: DHHS Medicaid and Long-Term Care Enhanced PCP Rates P.O. Box 95026 Lincoln, NE 68509-5026 Or Fax to: (402) 471-9103 Attention: Enhanced PCP Rates To assist in delivery of information, a dedicated email address has been created for questions and answers specific to this program change. We will gather the questions and responses and place them on our website. The email address is: [email protected]. Questions Questions regarding enhanced primary care payments may be sent to: [email protected]. Providers Fee Schedule Enhanced Primary Care Provider Fee schedule Board Certification Lists American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS)American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Medicaid Managed Care Contractors for Heritage Health CMS Final Rule: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-11-06/pdf/2012-26507.pdf. Correction to Final Rule: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-12-14/pdf/2012-29640.pdf. Q and A on Increased Medicaid Payments for PCPs Q and A on Set II Increased Payments for PCPs Q and A on Increased Medicaid Payments for managed care
Wisner Public Library Book Club to Meet May 9th
May 09, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Wisner Public Library Wisner, NE 68791 Wisner Public Library Book Club Meeting
Wisner City Council and Mayoral Leadership Overview
City Council Members & Mayor
Report Wisner Electric Outages: Contact City Office or After-Hours Line
Electric Outages If you experience an electric outage, please call the City Office at (402) 529-6616 during regular business hours or (402) 529-6101 after hours.
Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Lincoln – Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Nebraska will receive $124,236.18 from the settlement. CAC is one of the nation’s largest auto finance companies, providing car loans to consumers with limited or impaired credit histories. The settlement also includes injunctive terms that, among other things, require CAC to provide consumers disclosures about loan risks, give consumers protections from bad outcomes from certain risky CAC loans, and help guard consumers from dealers “packing” CAC auto-loan contracts with unwanted Vehicle Service Contracts (VSC) and Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) products. The multistate investigation resolves allegations that CAC originated loans that the company knew or should have known consumers could not afford. CAC gives a proprietary “score” to each of its loans representing its prediction of the percentage amount CAC will collect on the loan from all sources. The attorneys general allege that consumers could not reasonably afford many of CAC’s low “score” loans, including those where CAC predicted the consumer would not pay back even the loan’s principal loan amount. Unsurprisingly, many of those low “score” loans resulted in consumers defaulting on their loans and losing their cars when they were repossessed and sold at auction. The settlement provides $60 million in cash restitution that will be distributed to consumers to whom CAC gave particularly risky loans. For certain risky CAC loans made between November 1, 2015, and November 30, 2025, CAC is also required to provide, on or before November 2, 2026, $388,000,000 in debt relief to consumers whose cars have been repossessed, and $246,000,000 in debt relief to consumers whose cars have not been repossessed, allowing those consumers to keep their cars. CAC must also pay an additional $15 million to the attorneys general. The settlement’s injunctive terms include the following long- and short-term requirements designed to meaningfully reform the company’s lending practices: For consumers with certain risky CAC loans that CAC made starting in December 2025, CAC will provide “off ramps” for loans that fail quickly. Qualifying consumers will get 95% debt relief, and CAC is prohibited from filing collections lawsuits against them. CAC must provide these off ramps for a five-year period starting on November 2, 2026. The settlement mandates a process to prevent unlawful VSC and GAP product packing, including enhanced pre-purchase disclosures, a post-purchase process alerting consumers about the purchase(s) and allowing easier product cancelation, and dealer monitoring. CAC must provide consumers with pre-loan disclosures about the risks of default and the value of the vehicle. For seven years, CAC must institute a price cap for vehicle prices at 109% of retail book value for certain consumers. CAC must implement processes to prevent dealers from raising car prices due to credit worthiness or above advertised prices. The Executive Committee leading the settlement comprises the attorneys general of Maryland, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Minnesota, and New Jersey. Joining the settlement are the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaiʻi, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. New York is concurrently settling litigation it brought against CAC in the Southern District of New York. Download News Release
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Lincoln – Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Nebraska and a coalition of 47 other states and territories, to distribute settlement funds paid by generic drug manufacturers in exchange for settlement of claims that those companies illegally conspired to raise the prices of generic drugs. The coalition previously announced settlements with the manufacturers Glenmark, Lannett, Bausch, Apotex, Heritage, and Heritage’s parent company, Emcure, totaling approximately $96.5 million. The multistate coalition’s distribution plan aims to return millions of dollars from those settlement funds to those potentially harmed by the elevated prices of the generic drugs that are the subjects of those settlements. If you purchased a generic drug listed here between May 2009 and December 2019, you may be eligible for compensation. To determine your eligibility, call 1-866-290-0182 (Toll-Free), email [email protected] or visit www.AGGenericDrugs.com. Nebraska and nearly all other states and territories engaged in a series of antitrust cases against major generic drug manufacturers, beginning in 2016. These cases involve dozens of companies and individuals accused of price-fixing and fraudulent conduct related to generic drugs. Seven pharmaceutical executives are cooperating with the States. The above-mentioned cases stem from a series of investigations built on evidence from several cooperating witnesses at the core of the different conspiracies, millions of documents, and a massive phone record data base. Each complaint addresses a different set of drugs and defendants and lays out an interconnected web of competing industry executives who regularly met and communicated with each other, providing ample opportunity to form illegal agreements. The complaints note that defendants used terms like "fair share," "playing nice in the sandbox," and "responsible competitor" to unlawfully discourage competition, raise prices, and enforce an ingrained culture of collusion. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming joined in today’s announcement.
Wisner Ordinances and Resolutions Accessible
Ordinances & Resolutions
Wisner Comprehensive Plan Available
Comprehensive Plan
Wisner Electric Department Supports Annual Community BBQ
Our employees are involved in the community and assist in many community functions including the Wisner Community Club BBQ each year.
Wisner Public Library Book Club to Meet May 9th
May 09, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Wisner Public Library Wisner, NE 68791 Wisner Public Library Book Club Meeting
Wisner Ordinances and Resolutions Accessible
Ordinances & Resolutions
Wisner Board of Public Works to Meet on May 10th
Board of Public Works Meeting May 10, 2023 5:00 PM Wisner City Office Agenda
Wisner Public Works Committee to Meet Before Council on May 2nd
Public Works Committee Meeting May 2, 2023 6:30 PM Wisner City Office Agenda
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