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Financial & Disability Resources

Financial & Disability Resources

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Social Security Disability Insurance may provide monthly benefits to people who have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and have a medical condition that meets Social Security's disability requirements.

Learn About Social Security Disability Benefits
Check SSDI Eligibility Requirements
Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability Publications and Guides

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Supplemental Security Income provides payments to qualifying people who are disabled or blind, or age 65 or older, and who have limited income and resources. Social Security maintains current eligibility, application, and benefit information online.

Learn About Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
How to Apply for SSI
SSI Resources
Apply for Social Security or SSI Benefits

Medicare

Medicare may cover medically necessary rehabilitation services after stroke. For example, Medicare states that qualifying inpatient rehabilitation may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology when eligibility requirements are met.

Medicare Official Website
Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Coverage
What Medicare Covers
Find Medicare Providers and Services

Nebraska Medicaid

Nebraska Medicaid provides health coverage to eligible Nebraskans. Nebraska DHHS maintains information on Medicaid eligibility as well as Medicaid programs related to aging, disability, home health, home- and community-based services, assistive technology, and other services.

Nebraska Medicaid Eligibility
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Medicaid Information

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation

Nebraska VR helps Nebraskans with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Its services are intended for people with injuries, illnesses, or impairments who are working toward employment and greater independence.

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation

Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership

The Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) is a Nebraska state program that helps people with disabilities explore assistive technology. Services can include equipment evaluation, opportunities to try equipment, equipment reuse, consultation, and assistance identifying possible funding resources.

Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership
Assistive Technology Funding Assistance
ATP Resource Directory
AT4ALL Equipment Exchange and Reuse

Nebraska Disabled Persons & Family Support Program

The Disabled Persons and Family Support Program (DPFS) may assist eligible Nebraskans with disability-related needs. Listed services include personal care assistance, medications and supplies, adaptive equipment, and vehicle modifications or equipment repair.

Nebraska Disabled Persons & Family Support Program

Nebraska Aging & Disability Resource Center

The Nebraska Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves Nebraskans age 60 and older, people with disabilities of all ages, caregivers, family members, and advocates. Local ADRCs provide information, referrals, options counseling, and help connecting people with community and long-term-care resources.

Nebraska Aging & Disability Resource Center

Toll-free: 844-843-6364

Aged, Blind or Disabled Assistance

Nebraska DHHS also maintains assistance programs specifically for people who are aged, blind, or disabled. Nebraska's DHHS site lists these programs among its disability and economic-assistance resources.

Nebraska DHHS Assistance Programs

Resource Disclaimer

The Nebraska Stroke Association provides these resources for informational purposes only. Inclusion of an organization, website, publication, company, product, or service does not constitute an endorsement by the Nebraska Stroke Association. Resources, services, website addresses, and product availability may change over time. Individuals should consult their physician, rehabilitation professional, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or other appropriate healthcare professional when making decisions regarding medical care, rehabilitation, therapy, or adaptive equipment.

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