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Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Social Security Disability Insurance
Refugee Resettlement Services
General Benefits and Services Assistance
TANF
General Relief
Medicaid
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs

Legal service program that helps:

-- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

-- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

-- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

-- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

-- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

Services

Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Elder Law
Health Related Advocacy Groups
The Senior Center offers many programs which include: - Senior Citizens Nutrition Program: Congregate and home delivered meals. - Senior Benefits Assistance (BAA Program). - Health Insurance and Medicare Assistance (SHIP Program). - Pharmaceutical assistance. - Legal Aid for seniors. - Transportation for age 60+, anywhere inside city limits. Wheelchair lift vans available. - Recreation: Pool, TV, exercise equipment, quilting, painting, bingo, etc. - Fitness programs: Exercise classes, bowling. - Health screenings: Blood pressure, flu shots. - Telephone reassurance/wellness checks. - Home visits.

Services

General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Temporary Financial Assistance
Senior Centers
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Senior Ride Programs
General Legal Aid
Prescription Expense Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Home Delivered Meals
Helps: - Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed. - With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare). - Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care. - Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney. - Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones. - People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

Services

Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicare Appeals/Complaints
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medicare Enrollment
Medicaid Information/Counseling

Legal service program that helps:

-- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

-- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

-- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

-- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

-- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

Services

Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Elder Law
Health Related Advocacy Groups

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Social Security Disability Insurance
Refugee Resettlement Services
General Benefits and Services Assistance
TANF
General Relief
Medicaid
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs

Caregiver services are available to informal or family caregivers of persons over the age of 60 or to grandparents raising grandchildren.

Services can include respite care (services that give caregivers a rest), home modification, assistive devices, transportation, and financial assistance.

Services

Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Assistive Technology Equipment
Caregiver Counseling
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Provides supportive services to help elders 60 years and older remain in their own home. There are no income guidelines and no cost to participate in the Case Management Program, but there may be fees for individual services. Medicare, Medicaid may cover some of the cost. The Case Manager will assist the older adult in exploring available services, explaining benefits they may qualify for, arrange for the services needed and will continue to be available to coordinate the services and act as an advocate when advocacy services are needed. Individuals and their families choose which services they receive.

Services

Case/Care Management
Senior Advocacy Groups
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Offers activities, events, and services for older adults, including: - AARP Safety Driving Class - Benefit application assistance - Health and wellness workshops - Exercise classes - Card games and crafts - Weekend trips
Provides programs and services for LGBTQ community members over the age of 55. Services include: - Boxed meals - Support groups - Benefits assistance - Employment assistance - Educational workshops - Social and recreational activities
Beloved Community Family Wellness Center - Robbins Satellite Office facilitates enrollment in the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. This program provides assistance to pregnant mothers and to caregivers of children up to age 5 in the form of nutrition counseling for mothers and children, breastfeeding support, and vaccines.

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) - Counseling and advocacy for individuals who have problems or questions about Medicare, Medicare Part D, health insurance, and long-term care insurance. Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) - Information and help filling out applications for programs such as Medicare Part D and Benefits Access Application.

Services

Outreach Programs
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Information and Referral
Offers a Welcoming Center in order to help immigrants and new residents adjust to their new communities and access resources. Services include: - Assistance that is sensitive to cultural and linguistic needs. - Assistance obtaining free or low-cost benefits (such as, but not limited to, health insurance). - Coordinated care and services with other local agencies.

Services

Information and Referral
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Cultural Transition Facilitation
Offers several services to the community. Provides "know your rights" workshops, as well as provides information on several assistance and benefits programs that may be available for families.
Provides information and assistance, connecting seniors to benefits and services to help them maintain their independence. Provides assistance in applying for benefits, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, Benefits Access Application, etc. Also provides information on local homemaker services, transportation, support groups, and recreation services.

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Social Security Disability Insurance
Refugee Resettlement Services
General Benefits and Services Assistance
TANF
General Relief
Medicaid
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs

Legal service program that helps:

-- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

-- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

-- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

-- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

-- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

Services

Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Elder Law
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Offers Senior Information Service (SIS) Outreach & Referral. Assistance is provided in our office, over the phone, during home visits by our Outreach SIS workers at our workshops held throughout Iroquois County. Assistance includes: - Answer all questions including qualification questions. - Assess clients' needs and make client referrals. - Help clients fill out and file application/documents required for various programs such as Benefit Access Application, P-Tax form, Senior Citizen Homestead Tax Freeze form, Medicare Part D and pharmaceutical programs, Medicaid/Snap applications, Social Security Extra Help program, and AARP Income Tax (only low income, times and days will vary each year). - Advocate on behalf of clients to assure access to needed services.

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Outreach Programs
Information and Referral

Legal service program that helps:

-- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

-- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

-- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

-- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

-- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

Services

Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Elder Law
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Provides benefits planning to assist individuals understand the impact of employment on all benefits they might receive.
Provides benefits planning to assist individuals understand the impact of employment on all benefits they might receive.
Breakthrough Urban Ministries' Community Economic Development (CED) program provides education, work experience, and supportive services so that individuals increase skills, gain and retain employment, and access to resources and opportunities. Located on the 2nd floor of the Breakthrough Women's Center.

Services

Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Search/Placement
Provides older adults assistance to apply for the Benefits Access Application (BAA), which offers a discount on license plate renewal and free bus passes. Once application is approved, a certificate of eligibility can be printed to take to one's local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. Qualifying individuals will receive a discount on their license plate renewal fee, making the plates available to them for $10. Bus passes will be free.

Services

Benefits Screening
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

-- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

-- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

-- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

-- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

-- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Services

Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Legal Aid
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Social Security Disability Insurance
Refugee Resettlement Services
General Benefits and Services Assistance
TANF
General Relief
Medicaid
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs