CHIP in Nebraska

Nebraska at a glance

Nebraska is home to about 159,084 foreign-born residents (8.0% of the state’s 1,978,707 people) and 252,023 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (12.7%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in Nebraska regardless of immigration status unless noted.

CHIP covers health insurance for uninsured children from families earning too much for Medicaid but unable to afford private insurance.

CHIP eligibility limits in Nebraska (verified data)

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) — CHIP data by state

Verified on: 2026-05-25

Children’s health coverage in Nebraska

Child ageMedicaid (% FPL)
Infants 0-1 yearup to 162% FPL
Children 1-5 yearsup to 145% FPL
Children 6-18 yearsup to 133% FPL

CHIP upper income limit in Nebraska: 218% of FPL

CHIP-funded prenatal coverage (conception to end of pregnancy): up to 202% of FPL

How to apply for CHIP in Nebraska

  1. Combined Medicaid+CHIP application via healthcare.gov
  2. Nebraska state application (some states have own portal)
  3. By phone: 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669)

Nebraska adopted CHIPRA Option

Nebraska adopted the CHIPRA option, eliminating the 5-year bar for permanent-resident children. This means a child with a new green card (under 5 years in US) can qualify for CHIP in Nebraska without waiting.

How to apply for CHIP in Nebraska

  1. Visit Healthcare.gov or Nebraska’s Medicaid/CHIP portal
  2. Complete the application — ONE application covers both Medicaid AND CHIP automatically
  3. Nebraska determines if your child qualifies for one or the other

Typical coverage

CHIP covers: doctor visits, vaccines, hospitalization, dental, vision, prescriptions, mental health.

Income limits

Generally 200-300% federal poverty level. For family of 4: ~$60,000-$90,000/year.

Costs

CHIP has very low co-pays (sometimes $0) and low monthly premiums ($0-$50/month).

Last verified: 2026-06-15.