Nebraska Medicaid Program

Kids Connection

Children's Health Plan -- Phase II

Nebraska’s plan for Phases I and II of the Children’s Health Insurance Program – Kids Connection – have been submitted to the federal government for review and approval.

The federal review process is coordinated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Phase I of Kids Connection provides coverage for youths age 15 through 18 up to 100% of the federal poverty level through Medicaid. The State requested a May 1, 1998, effective date.

This Phase II of Kids Connection provides coverage for children through age 18 up to 185% of federal poverty level, as authorized under LB 1063, signed into law by Governor Nelson on April 13, 1998. It is scheduled for September 1, 1998 implementation.

To view or download the Phase II plan (245KB) in Rich Text Format click here.

To view or download the Phase II plan (216KB) in Microsoft Word 97 click here.