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You can apply online through:
▪ Access Nevada
(www.accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov)
for Medicaid or Nevada Check Up
▪ Nevada Health Link
(www.NevadaHealthLink.com) for
subsidized health insurance
Enrollment can be completed quickly and
easily from any computer or mobile device
with Internet access. Several organizations
have computers that are free to the public.
DWSS Call Center
For Locations and hours, call:
Northern Nevada 775-684-7200
Southern Nevada 702-486-1646
Toll Free 800-992-0900
Division of Welfare and Supportive
Services (DWSS)
determines Medicaid
and Nevada Check Up eligibility for low-income
Nevadans. Online applications can be completed using
Access Nevada at www.accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov.
Medicaid provides free health care coverage for low-
income Nevadans, including:
▪ Adults between age 19-64 whose household income
is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
(See chart)
▪
Children under age 19 whose income is at or below
205% of the FPL
▪ Pregnant Women whose household income is less
than 165% of the FPL
▪ Parents or Caretakers with income at or below 138%
of the FPL
▪
Supplemental Security Income recipients
▪
Certain Medicare beneficiaries
Nevada Check Up provides medical and dental
benefits for children from birth to 18 years old. To
qualify, your income must be at or below 205% of the
Federal Poverty Level (See chart).
A small premium, on a quarterly basis, may be required.
Checks or money orders must be sent to:
Nevada Check Up Program
P.O. Box 847346
Los Angeles, CA 90084-7346
Other Access Nevada programs
▪ The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
helps low-income Nevadans buy nutritious food from
local retailers.
▪ Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) is
designed to help families achieve self-sufficiency by job
preparation, work opportunities and support services.
Medicaid and Nevada Check Up services are provided
through Managed Care Organizations (MCO) — Anthem
Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Plan of Nevada,
Molina Healthcare of Nevada, and SilverSummit
Healthplan. In rural areas and for some coverage groups,
the Division of Health Care Financing & Policy (DHCFP)
pays claims on a “fee for service” basis.
Nevada Medicaid (DHCFP Fee for Service)
Carson City: 775-684-3651
Elko:
775-753-1191
Las Vegas: 702-668-4200
Reno:
775-687-1900
https://dhcfp.nv.gov
Anthem Blue Cross and
Blue Shield Healthcare Solutions
Participant Services: 844-396-2329
https://mss.anthem.com/nevada-medicaid/home.html
Health Plan of Nevada
Participant Services: 800-962-8074
https://myhpnmedicaid.com/Member
Molina Healthcare of Nevada
Participant Services: 833-685-2102
https://www.molinahealthcare.com/members/nv
SilverSummit Healthplan
Participant Services: 844-366-2880
https://www.silversummithealthplan.com/
Nevada Health Link
Nevada Health Link is the state’s website where Nevadans
can enroll in income-based health insurance. Nevada
Health Link can help you find a plan that fits your needs
and budget. You cannot be denied due to a pre-existing
medical condition. For more information, visit
www.NevadaHealthLink.com.
2022 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Chart
(effective 04-01-2022)
Nevada Medicaid
Monthly*
Nevada Check Up
Monthly*
Nevada Health Link
Monthly*
Family
Size:
To qualify for expanded
Medicaid your income should be
below 138% of FPL
To qualify for Nevada Check Up,
your income should be below
205% of FPL
To qualify for a subsidy
(help with your insurance cost),
your income must be below
400% of FPL
1
$1,563
$2,322
$4,530
2
$2,106 $3,128 $6,103
3
$2,648 $3,934 $7,677
4
$3,191 $4,741 $9,250
5
$3,734 $5,547 $10,823
6
$4,277 $6,353 $12,397
7
$4,820 $7,160 $13,970
8
$5,362 $7,966 $15,543
Nevada Medicaid – 0% to 138% of the FPL
*Monthly income was calculated by dividing
the poverty guidelines, which is an annual
figure divided by 12 months.
*Must not be eligible for Medicaid or
other health insurance plan.
*Must not be eligible for Medicaid or
other health insurance plan.
Nevada Health Link
Nevada Health Link is the state’s website where
Nevadans can enroll in income-based health insurance.
Nevada Health Link can help you find a plan that fits
your needs and budget. You cannot be denied due to a
pre-existing medical condition. For more information or
to start the process, visit www.NevadaHealthLink.com.
Plan costs are based on the household’s taxable annual
income, how many people are in the household, the
place of residence and if anyone in the household uses
tobacco. Applicants may be eligible for tax credits and
other financial assistance with their selected plans.
How to apply?
A screener tool will help determine if you may be eligible
for Medicaid/Nevada Check Up, or if you may be eligible
to purchase coverage through the marketplace. The tool
will ask about household occupants, their ages and
household income.
From there, you can either visit Access Nevada at
www.accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov to apply for
Medicaid or Nevada Check Up, or continue at
www.NevadaHealthLink. com to apply for a
subsidized health plan.
Depending on program requirements, some
documentation may be required. It would be helpful
to have these documents available:
▪ Proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or
permanent residency ID card.
▪ Social Security Card.
▪ Proof of income, such as copies of your 2 most
recent paystubs; if self-employed, a copy of your
prior year’s tax return.
▪ Current health insurance, if applicable, with ID
card.
▪ Current employment information, including name,
address, contact name and phone.
What happens next?
Upon submission of an application for Medicaid or
Nevada Check Up, DWSS will send a confirmation
letter. The case number and PIN will be included for use
with the phone system or Access Nevada “Check My
Benefits.” You will be able to get basic information about
your benefits.
When additional information is necessary to determine
eligibility, DWSS will send you a letter outlining the
required information and the date it must be received.
If information is not received by the date requested, the
application is denied.
A Notice of Decision letter will state if your application
was approved or denied. If you disagree with the
determination, the letter will provide contact information
on how to appeal the decision.
If you’ve selected a health insurance plan through
Nevada Health Link at www.NevadaHealthLink.com you
will receive additional information from your insurance
company about how to pay for and manage your plan.
Resources for medical
assistance in Nevada
Medicaid and Nevada Check Up
Website: www.accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov
Northern Nevada: 775-684-7200
Southern Nevada: 702-486-1646
Statewide Toll Free: 877-543-7669
Nevada Health Link
Website:
www.NevadaHealthLink.com
Division of Welfare and
Supportive
Services
Working for the welfare of
all Nevadans.
