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DHHS Leadership
The DHHS Leadership Team includes the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Legal Officer, and the Division and Office Directors. Administrative Contacts Dr. Steve Corsi Dr. Steve Corsi Chief Executive Officer Biography Bo Botelho Bo Botelho Chief Legal Officer Biography Timothy A. Tesmer, M.D. Timothy A. Tesmer, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Biography Ashley Newmyer Ashley Newmyer Director, Division of Public Health Tony Green Tony Green Director, Division of Disability and Aging Biography Jeremy Brunssen Jeremy Brunssen Interim Director, Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care Dr. Alyssa Bish Dr. Alyssa Bish Director, Division of Children & Family Services Biography Barbara Lacina Barbara Lacina Director, Office of Economic Assistance Biography Dr. Thomas Janousek Dr. Thomas Janousek Director Division of Behavioral Health Biography
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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.
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
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
DHHS Leadership
The DHHS Leadership Team includes the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Legal Officer, and the Division and Office Directors. Administrative Contacts Dr. Steve Corsi Dr. Steve Corsi Chief Executive Officer Biography Bo Botelho Bo Botelho Chief Legal Officer Biography Timothy A. Tesmer, M.D. Timothy A. Tesmer, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Biography Ashley Newmyer Ashley Newmyer Director, Division of Public Health Tony Green Tony Green Director, Division of Disability and Aging Biography Jeremy Brunssen Jeremy Brunssen Interim Director, Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care Dr. Alyssa Bish Dr. Alyssa Bish Director, Division of Children & Family Services Biography Barbara Lacina Barbara Lacina Director, Office of Economic Assistance Biography Dr. Thomas Janousek Dr. Thomas Janousek Director Division of Behavioral Health Biography
Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure 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 Organizational Structure page description About Operational Share No No What would you like to do? What you need to know Page Content The organizational structure of the Department of Health and Human Services includes a Chief Executive Officer who is appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the members of the Nebraska Legislature. The department has five divisions: Behavioral Health, Children and Family Services, Disabilty and Aging, Medicaid and Long-Term Care and Public Health. The directors of the divisions are also appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the members of the legislature. The division directors report to the CEO. A Chief Operating Officer lead operation units that support the Department, also reports to the CEO, as does Communications and Legislative Services, Legal Services, and the Information Systems and Technology sections. Division and Office Organizational Charts Behavioral Health Children and Family Services Disability and Aging Medicaid and Long-Term Care Office of Economic Assistance Public Health Financial Services Operations Additional Units Communications / Newsroom Human Resources Information Systems & Technology Internal Audit Legal Services Legislative Services Operations Consulting Support Services Facilities
History of DHHS
Historical Documents of Interest Timeline from 1867 Nebraska Institute for Feeble-Minded Youth - 1918 History of the Department of Public Institutions - 1974 History of Nebraska Institutions - 1976 Public Assistance in Nebraska - 1976 History of Social Services - 1984 Transition from County to State Administration of Social Services - 1984 Report: Major Issues, Department of Public Institutions - 1984 History of Beatrice State Developmental Center - 1986 Mental Retardation Services in Nebraska - 1986 Nebraska Partnership Project: A Blueprint for Action - 1995 Nebraska Partnership Project: Preliminary Report - 1995 Nebraska Partnership Project: Progress Report - 1996 Overview of the Department of Public Institutions - 1996 NE HHS - Common Sense Solutions for a Healthy Nebraska (LB 1044 Report) - 1996 A Status Update on the Nebraska Health and Human Services System - 1998 Nebraska Historical Society Archive Records on the Department of Public Institutions - 2000 History of the Nebraska Industrial Home for Unwed Mothers - 2010
License Renewals
License Renewals 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 License Renewals page description Share Yes No What would you like to do? What you need to know Page Content If your license type is not listed in the left-hand column below, it is not able to be renewed online. Please wait until your license type is listed before attempting online renewal. To renew online, click the Renew Online button below. To renew with the paper application you mail in, click your profession in the right-hand column below. Tip When renewing online, if you need to log out, you can do so at any time without losing information you've already entered. ESAR-VHP Program and Medical Reserve Corps If you wish to register as a health services volunteer during times of emergency, please click here. License types currently renewing: Click here to RENEW ONLINE Renew online: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist Esthetician Genetic Counselor Medical Radiographer *Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon (DO) *Physician (MD) Registered Nurse (RN) Renew with a PAPER application you mail in: Advanced PRactice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN-CNM) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN-CNS) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (APRN-CRNA) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) Audiologist & Speech Language Pathologist Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon (DO) Physician (MD) Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical First Assistant *NOTE: IF you are licensed via the Interstate Medical License Compact, you must renew via the compact website. Please Note We no longer provide a wallet card license. If you wish to print a wallet-size card, please go to dhhs.ne.gov/lookup. When your name comes up in the search results, click it. On the next page, click the green button that says Generate Wallet Card. More information: For issues with renewal fee payments, please call (402) 471-2115 or email [email protected]. Licensees can place their licenses on inactive status at no charge, either online or by paper renewal form, prior to the license expiration date. Being on inactive status means that the licensee cannot perform licensed activity until the license is reinstated. If you missed your renewal deadline, your license has expired. You cannot practice until it is reissued or reinstated. Licensees who practice after the expiration of their licenses will owe DHHS an administrative penalty of $10 per day up to $1,000. Other disciplinary action may be taken specific to your license type.To reapply or request reinstatement of your license, go to the Professions and Occupations page, click on your license type, click on Applications, and complete the Application for License or Application for Reinstatement. Please note that we cannot provide same-day processing. Submit the form, any additional documentation required, and a check or money order for the fee to the Licensure Unit.
Useful Links For DHHS Employees
Useful Links for DHHS Employees 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 Useful Links for DHHS Employees page description Operational Share No No What would you like to do? What you need to know Page Content Outlook Web Access - Log in Kronos - Log in Tip Many of these links are only available from computers connected to the internal HHS System network. All outside links open in a NEW browser window. Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Healthfinder.gov Library of Congress Official U.S. Executive Branch Website Listing National Institutes of Health (NIH) Social Security Administration (SSA) Homeland Security SAVE Database State Answers 4 Families Human Services in Nebraska Nebraska Blue Book Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Nebraska New Hire Reporting Nebraska Resource Referral System -- a directory of services compiled by the Health and Human Services System. Nebraska Unicameral Tools 411.com z/OS Password Online Dictionary & Thesaurus Savings Bond Calculator U.S. Postal Service ZIP Code Lookup CHARTS Specific CHARTS Support Records N-FOCUS Specific Bond Value Savings Bond Calculator Citizenship/Immigration Homeland Security SAVE Database Child Support Iowa's Child Support Program National Child Support Community Resources 2-1-1 Human Services in Nebraska Alcohol & Drug Information Douglas County General Assistance Housing Information Merriam-Webster Dictionary Omaha Bus Information National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Prescription Assistance DHHS Answers4Families DHHS Helpline Contact List DHHS Public Assistance Offices DHHS Roster of Licensed Child Care and Preschool Programs in Nebraska z/OS Password Change Energy Providers Black Hills Energy Inmate Locator Nebraska Department of Correctional Services - Inmate Search Marriage License Douglas County Clerk Lancaster County Clerk Sarpy County Clerk National Sources American Public Human Services Association U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Healthfinder.gov N-FOCUS N-FOCUS Release Notes NReports BI Portal N-FOCUS SVES Interface Property Tax Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division Nebraska Taxes Online Resource Search 411.com White Pages Social Security Social Security Translation Google Translate Vehicle Value Blue Book Used Car Values NADA Guide Work Verification First Advantage Verify Direct The Work Number Zip Code Zip Code Look up
Preparing for Pregnancy and Beyond
Preparing for Pregnancy and Beyond Cultivating a culture of love and life by helping parents navigate life before and after birth. Pregnancy Give your baby the best possible start. Parenting Healthy steps for newborns to teens. Financial Assistance Assistance so you can focus on baby. Adoption Resources Learn everything you need to know. You are not alone. These programs and services are designed to help you before, during, and after pregnancy. Governor Jim Pillen iServe Nebraska is a convenient new way for Nebraskans to apply to get help with food, heat, electricity, healthcare, childcare, and other essential needs. Apply today!
Online Services
Online Services 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 Online Services page description Online Services Operational Share No No What would you like to do? What would you like to do? What you need to know What you need to know Page Content Apply for benefits Claims Portal Purchase a copy of your birth certificate Forms Immunization Information System(Families and individuals can view and print their immunization records.) Report Child or Adult Abuse Report Concerns or Complaints Report Medicaid Provider Allegations Licensing Search license database Change of Address - Person File a Complaint against a License Holder Investigations License Search, Lists, Labels License Verification Licensee Assistance Program Medicaid Provider Enrollment Name Change or Reissuance Renew a Facility License Renew a Professional License
Reporting Concerns or Complaints
Do you have a concern or complaint that you feel should be reported to DHHS? The list and links below provide information about how to report and it may be appropriate to make a report to more than one entity/area. iServe If you are a client with concerns or questions about your Economic Assistance, Developmental Disability or Medicaid services, contact iServe. For Technical Questions or Issues with your PIN Toll Free Number: (888) 281-6629 Email: [email protected] For General Questions or Inquiries Please see the Contact Us Guide Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline (1-800-652-1999) Call when you know or suspect abuse or neglect of adults is occurring. Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (1-800-652-1999) Call when you know or suspect abuse or neglect of children is occurring. Child care provider complaints DHHS investigates allegations of violations at child care homes/centers and preschool facilities. Child Welfare System and/or Juvenile Justice System grievances A grievance is a complaint based on circumstances or action that the person wants to protest because he or she believes DHHS failed to follow child welfare statutes, regulations or procedures. Client fraud DHHS investigates allegations of potential fraud in Medicaid, energy assistance, Assistance to the Aged, Blind and Disabled, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Social Service Block Grants and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Disability and Aging For complaints or concerns regarding the Division of Disability and Aging. Complaint Form Healthcare facilities If you are unable to bring your concerns to a healthcare facility administrator or supervisor's attention, or if they do not respond, then contact the DHHS Licensure Unit. HIPAA If you receive benefits or services from DHHS and want to contact DHHS about HIPAA matters relating to DHHS employees or contractors, to report a violation or file a complaint. Licensed, registered or certified healthcare professionals/occupations DHHS is responsible for investigating complaints against professionals in healthcare professions and occupations. Please use the public complaint form to report adverse action of licensed or unlicensed health professional, or licensed business establishment. Long-Term Care Ombudsman (800) 942-7830 An advocate for the rights and well-being of nursing home and assisted-living facility residents. Medicaid provider fraud Report suspected Medicaid provider fraud or possible abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of patients in Medicaid facilities. WIC fraud or abuse Submit suspected fraud or abuse of the WIC program, or complaints about a WIC grocery store, farmers market, etc.
Media and Communications
Newsroom 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 Page Image Newsroom page description Communications Operational Share No No What would you like to do? What would you like to do? What you need to know What you need to know Page Content Welcome to the source for all the information journalists need to cover the Department of Health and Human Services. You are only a click away from logos, news releases, information on leadership, contact information and much, much more. Public Records Requests All public records or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests should be sent to the DHHS Public Records Office at [email protected]. Per state statute, any requests for data not on the Department's public domain are to be submitted via public records request. Contact the Communications Team News Releases DHHS Leadership Legislation Reports and Statistics Logos and Fonts DHHS Videos Social media.The Department has social media pages on the following platforms: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram To tag us on social media, please use #NEDHHS.
News Releases
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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
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]
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.
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
Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit Draws Over 250 Attendees, Marks Major Collaboration in Statewide Fight
LINCOLN--More than 250 participants from across Nebraska convened at the UNL Innovation Campus on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for the third annual Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit, hosted by Attorney General Mike Hilgers. The event brought together law enforcement, prosecutors, service providers, advocates, and community members, highlighting Nebraska’s strong, unified commitment to eradicating human trafficking. The day-long event began with a State-of-the-State discussion, featuring SAC Gene Kowel of the Omaha FBI Field Office and SAC Rick Sabatini of the Kansas City Homeland Security Field Office, who joined AG Hilgers to highlight the FBI and HSI's successful operations to end trafficking in the state and state and federal collaboration. The Summit's keynote speaker was the Honorable Judge Lung, who spoke on Trafficking, Trauma, Resiliency & Evidence-based Hope. The Summit featured expert panels, a case study, and spotlighted the multidisciplinary work of the child advocacy centers in Nebraska. Attorney General Hilgers addressed attendees during the opening and closing remarks, emphasizing the state’s momentum. “Human trafficking is a horrific crime that threatens the safety and dignity of Nebraskans,” Hilgers said. “Together, we are committed to combating this scourge. We will continue to build on our progress, support survivors, and work relentlessly to end human trafficking in our State.” The record turnout and robust agenda highlighted a growing statewide coalition determined to end human trafficking and support survivors. The Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force continues to lead, fostering collaboration and providing critical support to those on the front lines. For more information about the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force and upcoming initiatives, please visit AGO.Nebraska.gov.
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