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Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) It is also responsible for the regulation and licensure of health-related professions and occupations, as well as the regulation and licensure of health care facilities and services.

Dr. Steve Corsi was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Department of Health and Human Services for the state of Nebraska on August 16, 2023. Corsi's most recent role is acting CEO of the Central Wyoming Counseling Center.

The program provides cash assistance to low-income families with minor children. ADC income is used to pay for family living expenses like rent, utilities, food, clothing, and other necessities.

The department has five divisions: Behavioral Health, Children and Family Services, Developmental Disabilities, 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.

You can verify Medicaid coverage four ways: Call the Nebraska Medicaid eligibility system (NMES) line (instructions ). Work with your electronic data interchange (EDI) clearinghouse to set up electronic Health Care Eligibility Benefit Inquiry (ASC X12N 270/271) Access client eligibility online.

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Public Records Requests​​ All public records or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests should be sent to the DHHS Public Records Office at DHHS.PublicRecords@nebraska.gov. Per state statute, any requests for data not on the Department's public domain are to be submitted via public records request.

The department has five divisions: Behavioral Health, Children and Family Services, Developmental Disabilities, 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.