Nebraska Disability Resources

If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Nebraska offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.

Workers' Compensation

The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court handles claims.

1. Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible.
2. Seek medical treatment.
3. File a petition with the Workers' Compensation Court if benefits are denied.

• Notify your employer as soon as practicable.
• File a formal claim within 2 years.

• Phone: 402-471-6468 / 1-800-599-5155
• Web: wcc.ne.gov

State Disability Programs

Nebraska does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.

Medicaid

Nebraska Medicaid is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.

• Online at accessnebraska.ne.gov
• By phone: 1-855-632-7633

Vocational Rehabilitation

• Phone: 402-471-3644 / 1-877-637-3422
• Web: vr.nebraska.gov

Disability Rights

• Phone: 402-474-3183 / 1-800-422-6691
• Web: disabilityrightsnebraska.org

Veterans Services

The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs provides state-level assistance.

• Phone: 402-420-4021
• Web: veterans.nebraska.gov

State Employment Protections

Nebraska has the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 15 or more employees.

• Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission: 402-471-2024 / 1-800-642-6112
• Web: neoc.ne.gov

Key Contacts

| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Workers' Compensation Court | 1-800-599-5155 | wcc.ne.gov | | Medicaid | 1-855-632-7633 | accessnebraska.ne.gov | | Nebraska VR | 1-877-637-3422 | vr.nebraska.gov | | Disability Rights Nebraska | 1-800-422-6691 | disabilityrightsnebraska.org | | Equal Opportunity Commission | 1-800-642-6112 | neoc.ne.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |