Program Description
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.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, 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 either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 19, blind, have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or be 65 years of age or older.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
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 number
statewide number is:
1-800-243-3638
