Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

Get ready to apply

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Disabled Children's Program

What you get

An assessed plan for respite, disability-related travel and lodging, and accessibility help. Open now.

Who starts it
You
How it’s sent
Email to DHHS.MHCP@nebraska.gov, or by post
Your time
About 15 minutes
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is 15 or under.
  • Cancer alone may not satisfy disability, SSI, Medicaid, developmental, caregiver, or level-of-care requirements; individual authorization and capacity rules apply.
  1. What their form asksA preview, so you can gather things first. Fill it in on their site.

    Open the application PDF ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    Send it by email to DHHS.MHCP@nebraska.gov.

    What the form asks for

    CFS-52 published application questions
    Name of Applicant; Date of Birth; Gender; Parent/Guardian; address and contact detailsCurrent Pay SSIChild's disability related needs

    Have ready

    • Completed and signed CFS-52 application.

After you send

Contact a regional MHCP/DCP office or email DHHS.MHCP@nebraska.gov with questions. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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