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Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program is sponsored by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This program provides financial incentives to support health care professionals in relocating to, or continuing to serve in, rural Nebraska counties. It aims to strengthen recruitment, retention, and expansion of clinical services in rural communities.
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Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program What would you like to do? Application Window Closed 6/30/2026 The Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program offers monetary incentives to health care providers in exchange for a service commitment to work in a rural county for a 5-year period.
The program supports recruitment, retention, and expansion of clinical services in rural communities as described by the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This program is separate and distinct from the other loan repayment programs . Providers must be licensed, credentialed, or certified with DHHS to qualify.
Full-time and part-time providers are eligible. Part-time minimum: 20 hours per week on average over one year , including telehealth services given to rural Nebraska residents. Providers must live in Nebraska .
Providers must provide care in rural counties (all counties except Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy). Providers must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens (Neb. Rev.
Stat. §§ 4‑108 to 4‑114). Providers must accept Medicaid according to required participation thresholds.
Volunteer providers in EMS (Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic). Volunteers must respond to 20% of their station's calls as reported by ENARSIS and half of their station's meetings and/or training sessions as verified in their bi-annual verification.
Providers must work in an eligible facility type, which includes: Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Emergency Medical Service agencies Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in rural areas Indian Health Clinics in rural counties Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Prospective Payment System hospitals Mental/behavioral health clinics Frequently Asked Questions RHTP Initiative 3.
1 Power Point Slides Incentive Program Default Providers who stop providing care in rural areas before finishing the 5-year service commitment must repay the amount received , according to a DHHS-approved repayment schedule. Providers may change local entities and remain eligible if the new employer verifies qualifying work time, meets Medicaid requirements, and provides required cost share.
Providers must notify the Office of Rural Health before switching employers for contract amendment. Relocation/Expansion : For providers moving from urban to rural areas or expanding service locations in rural areas. Retention: For providers already practicing in rural counties.
Provider Type Relocation/Expansion Award Retention Award Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner 75,000. 00 37,500. 00 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor 15,000.
00 7,500. 00 Audiologist 45,000. 00 22,500.
00 Behavioral Analyst 25,000. 00 12,500. 00 Certified Nurse Anesthetist 75,000.
00 37,500. 00 Certified Nurse Assistant 15,000. 00 7,500.
00 Certified Nurse Midwife 75,000. 00 37,500. 00 Certified Peer Support Specialist Certified Social Worker 25,000.
00 12,500. 00 Chiropractor 45,000. 00 22,500.
00 Dental Hygienist 45,000. 00 22,500. 00 Dentist 75,000.
00 37,500. 00 Dialysis Patient Care Technician 25,000. 00 12,500.
00 Dietician nutritionist or Licensed nutritionist 25,000. 00 12,500. 00 Emergency Medical Service Professionals - Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Medical Technician, Medical Responder 15,000.
00 7,500. 00 Genetic Counselor 45,000. 00 22,500.
00 Licensed Athletic Trainer 15,000. 00 7,500. 00 Licensed Clinical Social Worker 25,000.
00 12,500. 00 Licensed Dental Assistant 15,000. 00 7,500.
00 Licensed Independent Mental Health Provider 25,000. 00 12,500. 00 Licensed Mental Health Practitioner Licensed Pharmacy Technician 15,000.
00 7,500. 00 Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Surgical First Assistant 15,000. 00 7,500.
00 Marriage and Family Counselor 25,000. 00 12,500. 00 Medical Radiography or Limited Medical Radiography 25,000.
00 12,500. 00 Medication Aid 15,000. 00 7,500.
00 Occupational Therapist 45,000. 00 22,500. 00 Occupational Therapist Aid 15,000.
00 7,500. 00 Occupational Therapist Assistant 15,000. 00 7,500.
00 Optometrist 75,000. 00 37,500. 00 Paramedic 25,000.
00 12,500. 00 Perfusionist 75,000. 00 37,500.
00 Pharmacist 75,000. 00 37,500. 00 Physical Therapists 45,000.
00 22,500. 00 Physical Therapy Assistant 25,000. 00 12,500.
00 Physician 75,000. 00 37,500. 00 Physician Assistants 75,000.
00 37,500. 00 Podiatry 75,000. 00 37,500.
00 Psychiatrist 75,000. 00 37,500. 00 Psychologist 25,000.
00 12,500. 00 Public Health Dental Hygienist 45,000. 00 22,500.
00 Registered Nurse (RN) 45,000. 00 22,500. 00 Respiratory Care Practitioner Speech-Language Pathology Assistant See List of Eligible Provider Types Show Less Prioritization (If Applications Exceed Funding) Providers relocating from non-rural to rural counties.
Providers expanding services to new locations in rural counties. Providers serving in frontier counties or 100% of their time in rural counties Professions identified as high need. Higher percentages of Medicaid/uninsured patients served Local entities must be registered with the Nebraska Secretary of State as required by law.
Local entities must carry liability and malpractice insurance. Employer must attest to employment status, Medicaid/uninsured participation rate, and cost share, subject to DHHS verification. Note: Not all facility types require registering with the Nebraska Secretary of State.
Medicaid Participation Requirements Providers must maintain the following minimum participation levels: Year 2: 5% Medicaid + 2% Medicaid or uninsured (total 7%) Year 3: 5% Medicaid + 2% Medicaid or uninsured (total 9%) Year 4: 5% Medicaid + 2% Medicaid or uninsured (total 11%) Year 5: 5% Medicaid + 2% Medicaid or uninsured (total 13%) Employers will attest to Medicaid billing each year with required employment verification, responses subject to audit.
Facility Cost Share Requirement Employers must contribute a 10% yearly cost share for each provider. The amount may be updated annually via the employer verification form. Cost share can also be an activity that Employers are already doing, such as providing health insurance or educational stipends.
Cost share can be provided in a variety of ways, including: Continuing education (CEUs) Other approved contributions Monetary cost share may also be used dhhs. ruralhealth@nebraska. gov The Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (US HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $218,529,075.
01 with 100 percent funded by CMS/US HHS. The contents are those of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CMS/US HHS, or the U.S. Government.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Full-time and part-time healthcare providers living in Nebraska and providing care in rural communities. Providers must agree to serve for five years at an eligible facility in a rural community and accept Medicaid. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $7,500 to $75,000 per year for five years (total of $20 million available for the first year). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program is funded by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nebraska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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