Like all states, Nebraska has a Medicaid program set up to help people with low incomes who cannot afford needed health care, including treatment for a substance use disorder.
Not all rehab centers in Nebraska accept Medicaid for addiction treatment, but those that do provide a critical service to people who need alcohol and drug treatment but have fewer resources.
List Of Treatment Facilities That Accept Medicaid In Nebraska
Below is a list of drug rehab centers in Nebraska that accept Medicaid. Each treatment center on this list has been evaluated for accreditation, certifications, licensure, or other marks of quality.
1. CenterPointe, Lincoln, Nebraska
CenterPointe is a drug and alcohol rehab facility that accepts Medicaid for inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment in Lincoln, NE, with a location in Omaha.
This nonprofit organization offers:
- dual diagnosis residential treatment
- short-term residential treatment
- walk-in outpatient services
- services for unhoused people
This treatment center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Location and contact information:
1000 S. 13th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 475-5161
2. Mid-Plains Center For Behavioral Healthcare Services, Grand Island, Nebraska
The Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services offers medical detox and outpatient treatment for substance use disorders in Grand Island, NE.
The crisis stabilization unit is for people experiencing a mental health emergency or who need detoxification. The medical detox program has six beds and lasts three to five days.
Outpatient treatment services include:
- dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
- trauma-informed therapy
- cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- dual diagnosis treatment
The Mid-Plains Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance, and military insurance. It is also licensed by the state and accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).
Location and contact information:
914 Baumann Dr.
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5250
3. NOVA Treatment Community, Omaha, Nebraska
NOVA Treatment Community offers treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Omaha, NE, for adults and adolescents.
Treatment services for adults include:
- a long-term therapeutic community
- short-term residential treatment
- group, family, and individual therapy
- addiction education
- vocational development
- peer support
- relapse prevention
NOVA Treatment Community is accredited by CARF and accepts Medicaid, as well as a variety of government funding.
Location and contact information:
8502 Mormon Bridge Rd.
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 455-8303
4. Santa Monica House, Omaha, Nebraska
Santa Monica House is a residential addiction treatment program near Ralston, NE.
Treatment services include family counseling, relapse prevention, and the development of life skills.
Santa Monica House also offers the following integrated, evidence-based approaches:
- 12-step programs
- trauma-informed care
- DBT
- medical care
- psychiatric care
Santa Monica House is licensed by the state and accredited by CARF. It accepts Medicaid insurance coverage and self-payment.
Location and contact information:
130 N. 39th St.
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-7088
5. St. Monica’s, Lincoln, Nebraska
St. Monica’s is a gender-specific rehab center for women who need treatment for alcohol and drug abuse near Waverly, NE.
Treatment services include:
- outpatient treatment
- short-term inpatient treatment (an eight-week program)
- individual and group therapy for addiction
- parenting education
- psychoeducation groups
- therapeutic communities
- residential program track for Native American mothers
- development of problem-solving and other life skills
St. Monica’s is licensed by the state and accredited by CARF and accepts Medicaid, private health insurance, and self-payment.
Location and contact information:
1100 Military Rd.
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 441-3768
Substance Abuse Treatment Services Covered By Nebraska Medicaid
Nebraska Medicaid covers a variety of mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment services for adults and children.
Treatment options for drug and alcohol addiction include:
- outpatient programs such as a partial hospitalization program (PHP), intensive outpatient program (IOP), and standard outpatient services
- inpatient drug and alcohol treatment services such as medical detox, clinical stabilization, and residential treatment
- evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and contingency management
- relapse prevention
- halfway house or sober living options
- group, individual, and family substance abuse therapy
- family services
- dual diagnosis treatment
- medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using buprenorphine, methadone, and other medications
- opioid treatment programs
- aftercare
How To Use Medicaid To Cover Drug Treatment In Nebraska
Using Medicaid to cover outpatient treatment or inpatient rehab services is pretty easy.
Once you have applied to the Medicaid health insurance program and been accepted, you simply give your plan information to the treatment center of your choice.
Rehab facilities that accept Medicaid for drug and alcohol abuse treatment know what services are covered and when they need to get prior approval.
Either the treatment facility or Nebraska Medicaid will let you know if there is a problem.
Cost Of Treatment At A Nebraska Medicaid Rehab Center
Treatment services for alcohol and drug addiction that are covered by Nebraska Medicaid are usually free.
However, some people in the Medicaid health insurance program will be responsible for a copay at the time of the service.
Copays can range from $1 to $15 depending on the service. For example, mental health and substance abuse services require a copay of $2.
If treatment plans or specific treatment services are not covered by Medicaid, some rehab centers may offer you payment options such as a sliding fee scale.
Nebraska Medicaid Eligibility Requirements
Not everyone can receive benefits through Medicaid insurance. The Medicaid program is funded by both state and federal governments for people with little or no income. As such there are income limits depending on your household size.
You can also qualify for Medicaid if you are:
- 65 years of age or older
- an adult younger than 65 who is blind or has a disability
- a parent or caretaker
- a former foster-care child
- a woman who is pregnant
- an adult between the ages of 19 and 64
Nebraska Medicaid FAQs
If you want to know more about Medicaid in Nebraska and the treatment options it covers, please read through the frequently asked questions below.
Do LGBTQ-Friendly Addiction Treatment Centers Accept Nebraska Medicaid?
Yes, some do. It depends on the rehab center, but not on whether or not it is an LGBTQ-friendly treatment provider in Nebraska.
Rehab programs for LGBTQ-identifying people feature evidence-based treatment services that Medicaid would cover and apply to the unique experiences of this community.
These programs offer culturally competent care and a safe place to heal from addiction. Rehab centers that offer such programs will say so on their website, or you can call their helpline to ask.
Does Medicaid Cover Inpatient Dual Diagnosis Treatment In Nebraska?
Yes, it does. Dual diagnosis rehab centers in Nebraska treat substance use disorders and mental health disorders at the same time.
Simultaneous treatment of both co-occurring conditions has proved to be the most effective approach.
Can I Take My Animal Companion To A Nebraska Mediciad Treatment Facility?
That depends on the treatment facility. Pet-friendly addiction treatment centers can be found throughout America but are uncommon.
However, if needed, the rehab center may be able to help you find accommodation for your pet while you receive treatment.
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Updated on March 30, 2023
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- Benefits.gov — Nebraska Medicaid
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1302 - Nebraska Department. of Health and Human Services — Medicaid Clients
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Medicaid-Clients.aspx - Nebraska Department. of Health and Human Services — Medicaid Expansion in Nebraska
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Medicaid-Expansion.aspx