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This state-specific page on Nebraska provides new materials published by Families USA, key health contacts, state government links, news and views from the state, and other resources that might be helpful to Nebraska advocates. Click on the links below to view the information you are interested in.
Key Health Contacts
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest
941 O Street, Suite 105
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-438-8853
Fax: 402-438-0263
E-mail: info@neappleseed.org
Web site: www.neappleseed.org
Voices for Children
7521 Main Street, Suite 103
Omaha, NE 68127
Phone: 402-597-3100
Fax: 402-597-2705
E-mail: voices@voicesforchildren.com
Web site: www.voicesforchildren.com
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State Government Links
State of Nebraska Web site
State Department of Insurance Web site
Kid's Connection is the state's SCHIP program. Its Web site offers applications, frequently asked questions, and an assessment of the program.
Visit the Medicaid page of the state's Web site for more information on Medicaid-related issues.
Nebraska Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program
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Other Resources
Dying for Coverage in Nebraska For the more than 47 million Americans who are uninsured, lack of health insurance can have dire consequences: medical debt, missed care, and even premature death. This first-ever state-specific report examines the number of deaths due to lack of health insurance. (April 2008) [Families USA]
When an Apple A Day Isn't Enough: Students in Nebraska Speak Out about Health Care contains the winning essays from the "When an Apple a Day Isn't Enough" national essay contest as well as basic information about why health insurance matters for children. [Campaign for Children's Health Care]
Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage: Millions of Americans have no health insurance, and finding health insurance can be difficult. If you are looking for coverage, this guide can help point the way. Whether you have recently lost your job, are an early retiree, or have a serious medical condition, this guide includes numerous resources that may help you find the coverage you need. (Updated March 2007) [Families USA]
Premiums versus Paychecks: A Growing Burden for Nebraska's Workers. The impact of changes in employer-based health insurance premiums and earnings in Nebraska. (November 2006) [Families USA]
NACHRI, in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), has released 2005 updates of their state-specific Medicaid fact sheets. These fact sheets detail the importance of the Medicaid program to the health care of children in every state, as well as the critical role children's hospitals and pediatricians play in serving all children. Click here for a map that will take you to information specific to your state. (July 2005) [National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI)]
Paying a Premium: The Added Cost of Care for the Uninsured in Nebraska: A fact sheet with state-level data showing the dollar impact on private health insurance premiums of care provided to the uninsured. (June 2005) [Families USA]
Medicaid Cuts Are Bad Medicine:This fact sheet describes how Medicaid helps your state's economy, supports the state's health care infrastructure, provides essential health care to the most vulnerable residents, and reduces the number of uninsured. (January 2005) [Families USA]
The Uninsured: A Closer Look: A fact sheet with state-level data from One in Three: Non-Elderly Americans without Health Insurance, 2002-2003. (June 2004) [Families USA]
Good Medicine for State Economies, 2004 Update: Medicaid provides essential health care services for an estimated 51 million people of all ages and economic classes. Medicaid also plays a unique role in stimulating state economies. This report provides national and state-level data on the effects of Medicaid spending on state business activity, employment, and employee earnings. These updated numbers can be used to predict the economic impact of potential state Medicaid spending increases or cuts in fiscal year 2005.| Medicaid Calculator with updated figures (May 2004) [Families USA]
Who's Uninsured in Nebraska and Why? is a four-page fact sheet providing information on the uninsured population in the state -- their numbers and characteristics and some of the reasons they are uninsured. (November 2003) [Families USA]
Families USA has prepared state fact sheets that spell out the different amounts of help the House and Senate Medicare prescription drug bills would provide to low-income beneficiaries. Click here for this state's fact sheet. (July 2003) [Families USA]
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