Nebraska Dialysis Patient Resources

Patient Support and Financial Resources

Nebraska Chronic Renal Disease Program [2]
This program provides assistance with medical care and medical supplies to residents of Nebraska who have been diagnosed with Renal Disease.
1-402-471-3121

Nebraska Kidney Association [3]
Provides emergency financial aid for kidney and transplant patients with a demonstrated need.
1-800-642-1255

ESRD Network

#12 Heartland Kidney Network [4]
7306 NW Tiffany Springs Pky. Suite 230
Kansas City, MO  64152
1-800-444-9965

State Run Programs

Nebraska Medicaid [5]
1-402-471-3121
1-800-254-4202

• Adult Programs: Pays for covered medical services for those persons who are unable to afford to pay for medically necessary services and who meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Programs for Children: Kids Connection (also known as CHIP)  provides health care coverage for children under age 19.

Health Reform Status:

Exchange: The federal government will run the health insurance exchange in Nebraska.

Medicaid: It is not known at this time whether the state will expand Medicaid eligibility.