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Depending on your household income, you can afford preventive screenings through one of the three programs. Or if you have health insurance through your employer, you may be able to get free prevention services through that.

If you have low to moderate income you can apply for Medicaid Expansion/Heritage Health Adult. If you don’t meet the income requirement, you can apply for the Every Woman Matters Program and The Nebraska Colon Cancer Screening Program to get access to free services.

Heritage Health is the managed care program that manages Medicaid services in Nebraska. Heritage Health Adult (HHA) is part of the overall Heritage Health program. HHA covers those eligible for Nebraska’s Medicaid expansion. Those eligible for Medicaid in the Heritage Health Adult category will be enrolled into a Heritage Health plan to manage their benefits.

Medicaid Expansion is also referred to as Heritage Health Adult (HHA). It means that Nebraskans 19-64 years of age who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level are now eligible for Medicaid Expansion benefits.

Heritage Health Adult covers Nebraska residents, ages 19 through 64, whose income is at or below 138% of the federal poverty level. For 2022, this is an annual income of $17,774 for a single person or $36,570 for a household of four. Apply online here.

All individuals eligible under Heritage Health Adult receive full state plan services, which includes medical, behavioral health, dental, drug, and vision.

Apply for Medicaid Expansion/Heritage Health Adult Online or visit a local DHHS office to do it in person. If eligible for Heritage Health Adult, transportation to appointments is part of covered services. Every Woman Matters and the Nebraska Colon Cancer Program do not offer this type of assistance.

Fill out this questionnaire and answer every question to the best of your ability! Reminder: you must not have health insurance that would pay for preventive services. If you are able to get services through one or both of the programs, you’ll receive information in the mail. Don’t make an appointment with your healthcare provider until you get this information.

You may already have preventive screenings covered through your employer, free of charge. Review your insurance first. If not, you may be eligible. Review eligibility requirements above and apply today.