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What are the Medicaid income and asset limits for home care in Nebraska?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Nebraska resources
In Nebraska, the income limit is $1,330/month and the asset limit is $4,000 single. Nebraska's aged, blind and disabled Medicaid has an income limit of 100% of the federal poverty level, $1,330 a month for one person in 2026. People with higher income can still qualify through the medically needy program by paying a share of cost, using a medically needy income level of $392 a month. The resource limit is $4,000 for one person and $6,000 for two, higher than in most states.
| Program | Nebraska Medicaid long-term care: Aged and Adults and Children with Disabilities (AD) Waiver, PACE and nursing facility care |
|---|---|
| Income limit (single applicant) | $1,330/month for a single applicant (aged, blind or disabled at 100% FPL); people with higher income can qualify with a share of cost |
| How income is counted | medically needy spend-down |
| Medically needy spend-down | Yes |
| Asset limit (single) | $4,000 single |
| Asset limit (couple, both applying) | $6,000 couple |
| Look-back period | 60 months |
What if a married applicant's spouse stays at home?
Federal spousal impoverishment rules protect part of the couple's income and assets for the spouse who stays home. For 2026 the community spouse can keep between $32,532 and $162,660 in assets, depending on the state.
Which programs pay for care at home?
Once someone is financially eligible, home care is usually paid through a waiver or state plan program. See the Nebraska Medicaid waivers that pay for home care.
How to apply in Nebraska (Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Medicaid and Long-Term Care / Division of Developmental Disabilities (AD Waiver))
What should you confirm with the state?
Ask DHHS how share of cost would apply to the AD Waiver or nursing home care in your situation.
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