At AmanaCare, we believe that love is the job—and we’re here to make sure the paycheck follows. Through Nebraska’s Legally Responsible Individual (LRI) Personal Care program, family members who provide daily, hands-on care to a loved one with a disability or chronic illness may now qualify to receive Medicaid pay for the care they’re already giving.
Whether you’re in North Platte, Kearney, Scottsbluff, Omaha, or Lincoln, AmanaCare is here to guide families through the LRI personal care eligibility process. As a faith-based, Nebraska-rooted home care agency, we provide compassionate support and expert oversight to those navigating the Nebraska disability services system.
What Is the LRI Program?
The LRI (Legally Responsible Individual) Personal Care Program allows:
- Parents of minor children with disabilities
- Spouses of adults with disabilities
…to be employed as paid caregivers when the level of care provided exceeds what’s normally expected in a household. The goal? Keep families together, provide personal care at home, and recognize the essential work that family caregivers already do.
Who Qualifies?
To be eligible for LRI personal care, families must:
- Be on Medicaid or apply through iServe Nebraska or a local DHHS office
- Work with a Service Coordinator (e.g., Area Agency on Aging or League of Human Dignity)
- Complete the state’s DD-26 assessment showing that the care qualifies as “Extraordinary Care”
- Receive approval for a set number of care hours (up to 40 hours per week)
The program is agency-directed, meaning a qualified provider like AmanaCare oversees caregiver training, compliance, and ongoing support.
Why Choose AmanaCare?
As an officially approved agency for the LRI Program in North Platte and across the state, AmanaCare offers:
- Starting pay of $21/hour and up
- Thorough training and onboarding
- Agency oversight to keep families compliant and confident
- Weekly paychecks and caregiver recognition programs
- A faith-based foundation rooted in compassion and integrity
Whether you’re seeking home care Kearney, home care assistance Lincoln, in-home care Omaha, or personal care at home Scottsbluff, AmanaCare has local staff ready to help.
We walk beside you throughout the entire process—from application to paycheck.
How to Get Started
- Apply for Medicaid through iServe Nebraska or your local DHHS office.
- Connect with a Service Coordinator—either through the Area Agency on Aging or League of Human Dignity.
- Choose AmanaCare as your agency provider.
- Start earning pay while caring for your loved one with guidance and support every step of the way.
Real People. Real Support. Real Impact.
Whether you’re a mom caring for a child with autism or a husband helping his wife manage a chronic illness, we know caregiving is hard work. We also know it’s full of love—and that love deserves recognition.
At AmanaCare, we’re proud to help Nebraska families turn caregiving into a career with meaning, support, and dignity.
📍Have questions?
Call or text:
- Amber (Central & Western NE): 308-870-4990
- Susanna (Western NE): 531-350-4834
- Heather (Eastern NE): 402-430-9684
💻 Visit us online at www.amana-care.com
Join the AmanaCare family—and get paid to care for yours.
If you or an aging loved one is considering home care in Lincoln, NE, please contact the caring staff at AmanaCare today. Call (402) 440-5878 | For Central Nebraska, Call 308-663-3828
AmanaCare Provides Senior Home Care Services in Lincoln, Kearney, Grand Island, North Platte, Hastings, Omaha, Columbus, Broken Bow, Scottsbluff, Norfolk, and surrounding areas.
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