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Nevada Medicaid

undefined Nevada Medicaid?


Nevada Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people who can't afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills. This program is available only to certain low-income individuals and families in Nevada who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by Federal and state law. Medicaid does not pay money to you; instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers.

Nevada Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people who can't afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills. This program is available only to certain low-income individuals and families in Nevada who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by Federal and state law. Medicaid does not pay money to you; instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers.

undefined Nevada Medicaid?


To be eligible for Nevada Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Nevada, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
  • Blind, or
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
  • Be 65 years of age or older.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$20,030
2$27,186
3$34,341
4$41,496
5$48,652
6$55,807
7$62,963
8$70,118

*For households with more than eight people, add $7,155 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.


To read more about Nevada Medicaid, please visit the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services website.

The Nevada Division of Aging has an Elder Care Help Line. There is an elder rights advocate available to assist in finding Medicare, Medicaid and benefit coverage information and counseling services. Their statewide number is:
1-800-307-4444.