Douglas County, Nebraska: health insurance
What Douglas County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Douglas County at a glance
| State | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 est.) | 589,540 |
| Population rank in Nebraska | 1 of 93 |
| Land area | 326 square miles |
| Major cities | Omaha |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).
Why your county matters for coverage
In Nebraska, the health plans you can choose depend on where you live. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are offered by service area, usually county by county, and marketplace premiums and carriers are set by area as well. Living in Douglas County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.
- Medicare: Nebraska SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) gives free, unbiased counseling at (800) 234-7119. Ask which plans serve Douglas County specifically.
- Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace); enter your Douglas County ZIP code to see what is offered.
- Medicaid: apply through Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Nebraska note: Nebraska's SHIP and Senior Medicare Patrol programs operate together as a single division inside the Department of Insurance, so a caller with both a plan-choice question and a suspected Medicare scam can be handled by the same office in one call.
Questions about Douglas County
Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Nebraska?
No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Douglas County, so check by county.
Where do Douglas County residents get free Medicare counseling?
Nebraska SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) ((800) 234-7119) is Nebraska's free SHIP program.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.
Douglas County residents: call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
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Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.