Assistance programs in Nebraska
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Nebraska SNAP (Food Assistance)
Nebraska SNAP supports eligible households with food benefits. Apply through iServe and use current DHHS instructions, since verification and food-restriction information chan
Nebraska WIC
Nebraska WIC enrollment starts with a local clinic appointment. Bring identity, residence and income records so staff can assess eligibility and nutrition needs.
Housing assistance
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Legal Aid of Nebraska screens civil legal-help requests through AccessLine or its online callback application. Use the specialized line when an older adult, disaster or other
Utility assistance
Nebraska Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Nebraska LIHEAP has heating, cooling and crisis components. If a heating shutoff is imminent, DHHS currently directs households to call 800-383-4278 about assistance.
Weatherization Assistance Program (Nebraska)
Nebraska weatherization services are arranged by regional nonprofit providers. The provider checks eligibility and performs an energy audit before scheduling approved work.
Health coverage
Nebraska Medicaid (Heritage Health)
Nebraska Medicaid applications can be submitted through iServe, by phone or on paper. Heritage Health is the managed-care arrangement for many approved members, not a separate
Cash and income support
Nebraska ADC (Aid to Dependent Children / TANF Cash)
Nebraska Aid to Dependent Children is the state’s TANF-funded cash-assistance program. Employment First participants are moving into a new TANF pilot beginning October 1, 2026
Unemployment Insurance (Nebraska)
Nebraska unemployment claims are filed through NEworks. A weekly claim is required for each week you request benefits or waiting-week credit, even while an eligibility issue r
Nebraska Earned Income Tax Credit
Nebraska’s earned income credit is claimed on the income-tax return. The 2025 Form 1040N includes the state credit calculation tied to the federal EITC.
Child care assistance
Nebraska Child Care Subsidy
Nebraska Child Care Subsidy starts with iServe and a telephone interview. Parents must also use a DHHS-approved provider before program payments can begin.
Additional support
Nebraska 211 (United Way of the Midlands)
United Way of the Midlands 211 helps Nebraska residents find community resources. You can call, text your ZIP code or use the Nebraska resource search.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.