Respite Funding
In 1999, the Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Respite Network through
the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). The purpose of the Nebraska
Respite Network is to provide a statewide system for the coordination of respite
resources that serves all ages (across the lifespan).
DHHS awards grants to six local entities (one in each Service Area) with Respite Coordinators who are responsible for Information and Referral
for families needing access to respite, recruitment of respite providers, marketing
activities to increase the public's awareness of respite, coordinating training
opportunities for providers and consumers, and quality assurance and program evaluation.
View a list of Respite Coordinators or call 1-866-RESPITE (866-737-7483).
How do I pay for Respite Care?
Respite services can be paid for privately or by alternative funding sources.
Some programs are based on disability, or medical conditions, and may be based
on income or income may be waived.
There are several different programs and supports groups which have funding to
help pay for respite care. Your local coordinator will be able to assist you
with locating the correct funding for your family.
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program
This program pays for respite services (someone to come into the home to care
for a person with special needs to give the primary caregiver a temporary break)
The program serves people of all ages. It is for people who are not receiving
the service from another government program. Eligibility is based on income guidelines.
However, if you have expenses directly related to the disability these can usually
be subtracted from the counted income. The person applying must have a caregiver.
The program will provide up to $125 per client each month.
Subsidy Program Forms
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Income Espanol
Lifespan Respite Subsidy basic instructions Espanol
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Application
Emergency Respite
Emergency Respite Funds will be utilized on a very limited basis in the Southwest
Service Area. A total of $5,000 is allocated for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. These
funds are available only for Emergency Situations and when funds cannot be obtained from other sources or is limited.
Guidelines Application Form Reimbursement Form
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