Nebraska Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Program (NSTEP)

The Nebraska Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Program (NSTEP) is administered by the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) and provides financial assistance for communication equipment for Nebraskans who are Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or have a speech disability.

NCDHH does not process or submit NSTEP applications, but we can support you along the way. Our team can help answer questions, walk through the application, and demonstrate equipment options before you apply.

Apply for NSTEP

Applications can be completed using fillable PDF forms. Enter your information digitally, then print, sign, and submit. All NSTEP applications include completion guidelines with the application.

Available NSTEP Applications:

Program Resources

The NSTEP Consumer Information page provides additional resources to help you understand the program, including:

Frequently asked questions
Program policies and procedures
Vendor lists
Equipment information
Repair services

Types of Equipment

NSTEP funding can be used for a range of specialized telecommunications equipment, including captioned phones, amplified phones, signalers, TTY devices, and more. A full list of eligible equipment categories is available in the Nebraska Public Service Commission’s Program Policies and Procedures document.

View eligible equipment categories (PDF, pages 6–9)

Not sure what equipment is right for you? Contact your nearest NCDHH office to explore options and schedule an equipment demonstration before you apply.

Need Help or Have Questions?

NCDHH is here to support you.

We can:

Help you understand if NSTEP is a good fit for your needs
Walk through the application with you
Demonstrate equipment options before you apply