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Income and Social Security
Nebraska SSI supplement
Nebraska's state supplement is called Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled, or AABD.
It can add money each month for people with low income who live in their own home or apartment, in assisted living, in a boarding home or in a nursing home. The amount depends on where you live and on your income, including SSI.
How to apply in Nebraska
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Nebraska
| Where you may live | Your own home or apartment, assisted living, a licensed mental health facility, a center for the developmentally disabled, a room-and-board situation, or a nursing home |
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Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (source 1)
What you may get
| Monthly supplement, one person living on their own (January 2026) | Varies. Nebraska figures the payment from its standard of need and your income, including SSI |
|---|---|
| State standard of need, one person living independently (January 2026) | $764 a month |
| State standard of need, two people living independently (January 2026) | $1,187 a month |
| Most allowed for housing costs when living independently (January 2026) | $281 a month for one person; $349 when more than one |
| State standard of need, licensed assisted living facility (January 2026) | $1,447 a month, including $75 for personal needs |
| State standard of need, certified adult family home (January 2026) | $1,137 a month, including $75 for personal needs |
| State standard of need, board and room or boarding home (January 2026) | $1,009 a month, including $75 for personal needs |
| State standard of need, nursing home or other long-term care facility (January 2026) | $75 a month for personal needs |
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (source 2)
How Nebraska is different
Where Nebraska's rules differ from the federal rules for State SSI supplements.
- Paid separately by the state; apply with Nebraska DHHS through iServe Nebraska
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (source 1)
Good to know
- AABD can sometimes also pay for essential items such as guardian or conservator fees, home repairs, furniture and appliances.
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (source 1)
Free help
Free help with this in Nebraska
State Unit on Aging
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Nebraska
State SSI supplement in another state
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Sources
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Guidance Document: Assistance to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled Payment (AABD), effective January 1, 2026 (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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