Nebraska Tax Rates. The Nebraska (NE) state sales tax rate is currently 5.5%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 7% but food and prescription drugs are exempt. Nebraska is listed in Kiplingerâs 2011 10 Tax-Unfriendly States for Retirees.
Yes. To be eligible for Medicare when you have a green card, but are not yet a U.S. citizen, you must have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 continuous years and you've met your 40 quarters of working life in the U.S. and paying FICA taxes.o be eligible for Medicare when you have a green card, but are not yet a U.S. citizen, you must have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 continuous years and you've met your 40 quarters of working life in the U.S. and paying FICA taxes.
When your Medicare starts you will be eligible for both Medicare Part A â hospital and nursing home coverage â and Medicare Part B â doctor visits and outpatient services. You will get a Medicare card in the mail before your 25th month of disability. If you do not want Medicare Part B, you can send back the card. If you keep the card, you will keep Part B and will pay Part B premiums. Also, you will be eligible for a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. You can join a Part D plan during the three months before to three months after your 25th month of disability.