Program Overview
The Nevada Medicaid program is a basic health-care medical welfare program provided to low-income households residing in the state of Nevada. The program is jointly funded by the federal and state government who are responsible for creating funds to cover the cost of the program. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) administers the Medicaid program in the state. The department is responsible for creating guidelines and policies for the program.
Program Objectives
The main objective of the program is to make health care and medical facilities common to the poor and low-income households in Nevada. The health care coverage by the Medicaid program helps the poor households improve their living conditions by providing services like
- Eye care services which include providing eye check-up and eyeglasses
- Dental services include dental check-up and dental hygiene which include teeth cleaning every 6 months for individuals who are younger than 21 years of age.
- Family planning services
- Regular medical check-ups
- Auditory services
- Laboratory services
- X-rays
- Maternity services
- Child-care and home health care services that are occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy and skilled nursing
- Drug prescriptions and many more
General Requirements
It is mandatory for the applicant to be a US national with permanent and legal citizenship and most importantly a residence of the state of Nevada to apply for the Medicaid program. Other requirements include,
- The applicant has depended child under 19 years of age
- The candidate is disabled or blind.
- The candidate is a pregnant woman or has a pregnant woman in the house
- Senior citizen of the state (65 years of age or older)
Other Important Requirements
The agencies that look into the Nevada Medicaid program consider certain factors to check if the candidate’s eligibility is justified like
- The applicant’s identity ( passport, birth certificate, driver’s license)
- The applicant’s Social Security Number (SNN)
- If the applicant’s status shows immigration then they need to show their INS documents
- Assets/Resources ( bonds, funds, property, credit union accounts)
- Size of the household
- Income ( pay stubs, bank statements, tax payments or any other documents that shows your earned income)
- Age of the candidate
- Medical requirements of the candidate
The maximum gross income level of the household before taxes must be equal to or less than,
| Size of Household | Annual Gross Income Level |
| 1 | 16612 |
| 2 | 22491 |
| 3 | 28369 |
| 4 | 34248 |
| 5 | 40127 |
| 6 | 46005 |
| 7 | 51884 |
| 8 | 57762 |
An extra amount of $5878 is added per person if the total size of the household is more than 8 members. Therefore, it is important to visit a managing agency in your area to help you get your hands on the latest and up-to-date information and program guidelines. This will help you understand the terms and policies of the program and help make the application process easy.
How to apply
There are many different ways to apply for the Nevada Medicaid program like
- Apply Online
You can fill the application form for the Nevada Medicaid program online. To fill the form please visit official Nevada Medicaid website. The website contains thorough information related to the eligibility criteria as well as the services provided by the Medicaid program. To make the application procedure easy the website also has a live chat option that the applicant can use if they have any confusion related to the application process.
The candidate can also check their qualification through the Nevada official Marketplace website. The Marketplace was established to provide the healthcare benefits to citizens across various states of the United States of America who are otherwise not able to do so. Information related to the Affordable Healthcare Act is also available on the marketplace page.
Apply through phone
Senior Citizens interested in the Nevada Medicaid program can contact the Nevada Division of Aging Helpline at 1-800-307-4444. This helpline is for the older citizens who cannot visit the Medicaid office. By calling the above numbers, they gets to talk to highly qualified members of staff who can answer any queries the applicant might have regarding the Nevada Medicaid program.
Apply through local Medicaid office
If you want to apply in person for the Medicaid program kindly visit the local county social services office. The staff member will guide you about the eligibility and other criteria of programs. To find a Medicaid offices please visit the DHHS website.
If you are new in the state of Nevada you will have to provide information related to your
- Citizenship and identity
- Immigration status
- Social security number (SSN)
You only need to complete the application form and submit it to the local Medicaid office. In case you have any further queries related to the program you can visit the Department of Health and Human Services to get your hands on the recent guidelines about the program.