In April 2025, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) submitted a formal waiver request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to prohibit the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for purchasing soda, soft drinks, and energy drinks containing added caloric sweeteners or stimulants. The waiver was approved by …
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Nebraska, administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 at nutritional risk. This guide details the WIC income …
In Nebraska, where vast prairies meet the pulse of Omaha’s urban core and Lincoln’s college-town energy, healthcare access can feel as expansive as the Cornhusker State’s fields—yet costs often hit low-income families like a sudden hailstorm. Whether you’re a single parent in Grand Island covering kids’ check-ups or a senior in Kearney managing diabetes on …
From the cornfields of Omaha to the Sandhills of North Platte, Nebraska’s hardworking families know the squeeze of rising food prices. If you’re a rancher pinching pennies in Lincoln or a family in Kearney counting every dollar, the Nebraska SNAP application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—called Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) Nutrition Assistance …
Nebraska Medicaid, administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is a health insurance program funded by federal and state dollars, providing medical and health-related services to low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and disabled individuals. This guide outlines the eligibility criteria, income limits, asset rules, and application process for …
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Nebraska provides monthly benefits to low-income households to purchase nutritious food, helping to alleviate food insecurity and promote access to healthy meals. Benefits are issued via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, known as the Nebraska EBT Card, accepted at most grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and select online …
What are the SNAP income limits in Nebraska? Nebraska uses federal SNAP income limits based on household size. The calculator applies both gross income and net income tests automatically. How much SNAP can a single person get in Nebraska? A 1-person household may receive up to around $291 maximum monthly benefit. Your exact benefit depends …