State & Federal Autism
Resources

Nebraska and Iowa have very different ways that they handle individuals with disabilities. For more defined information please contact your state Department of Health.

One of the categories you may qualify for is Respite Care. This is a service for children with a developmental delay and/or behavioral problems, adults with an intellectual disability, and adults with cognitive loss in order to support and maintain the primary caregiving relationship. This could be a short-term and time-limited breaks. To see if you qualify please see your contact your state for more information.

Iowa

Iowa Resources

Medicaid

Medicaid in the United States is a federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid also offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, including nursing home care and personal care services.

Your local Department of Health should be able to help you see if you qualify for this service. Here is the link to medicaid.Gov to gather more information.

SSI:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/

Iowa Medicaid for Kids with Special Needs (MKSN):
https://dhs.iowa.gov/ime/members/medicaid-a-to-z/MKSN

Iowa Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) & Waivers

Nebraska

Nebraska Resources

Medicaid

Medicaid in the United States is a federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid also offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, including nursing home care and personal care services.

Your local Department of Health should be able to help you see if you qualify for this service. Here is the link to medicaid.Gov to gather more information.

SSI:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/

Medicaid HCBS Waivers for Eligible Nebraskans

Milos mama

Note from Milo's Mama:

If you get a formal diagnosis, please contact your State Resources office for help. You can set up services that will help your child in the future. We set up Milo for a service that won’t be available or 7years. At least we got the ball rolling -Milos Mama

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