Block Grant 2505NE5MAP

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) received a $4,521,018,153 Block Grant award from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CFDA 93.778 Medical Assistance Program) on October 1, 2024. The funding supports the state's administration of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), covering medical assistance payments, eligibility determinations, claims processing, and overall program oversight. As the state Medicaid agency, DHHS oversees the implementation of these critical healthcare services for low-income populations, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. DHHS frequently sub-awards portions of the Medicaid Block Grant funding to local governments, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers across Nebraska to deliver essential medical services to eligible residents.