Nevada Medicaid & Nevada Check Up
Last updated August 2026
Nevada Medicaid is free or low-cost health coverage. It covers children, pregnant people, parents, older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income adults. Nevada Check Up is the state's CHIP plan for children. Apply online through Access Nevada at accessnevada.nv.gov. It has a pre-screening tool that points you to the right application. Call 775-684-0800 with questions.
Nevada expanded Medicaid, so more adults can get covered. Most adults age 19 to 64 who are not pregnant qualify with household income under 138 percent of poverty. That is about $1,800 a month for one person and about $3,700 for three. For reference, 100 percent of poverty is $1,330 a month for one person.
Children can qualify at higher income levels than adults. Poverty-level children under age 6 are covered up to 165 percent of poverty. Children ages 6 to 18 are covered up to 122 percent for regular Medicaid, with an expanded group up to 138 percent. So a working family should still apply.
Pregnant people also reach higher. They qualify for Medicaid with income under 190 percent of poverty, and an expanded group reaches up to 205 percent. If a child earns slightly too much for Medicaid, Nevada Check Up covers children under 19 up to 205 percent of poverty. A small premium may apply.
People who are aged, blind, or disabled use a separate track called MAABD. It uses its own income and resource rules, not the ones above. You may qualify under one group even if another does not fit, so apply and let the program decide.
One change is coming. Nevada Medicaid rules change on January 1, 2027, and the state has posted a notice telling people to get ready and stay covered. Keep your contact information current so notices reach you. While your application is reviewed, you can look for a community health center near you.
Phone 775-684-0800
Help available in English and Spanish.
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Nevada residents who meet the income rules for their group; coverage expanded to low-income adults 19 to 64 alongside children, pregnant people, seniors, and people with disabilities
- Children whose family earns a bit too much for Medicaid may still qualify for Nevada Check Up, so apply even if you were denied before
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Apply online through Access Nevada (accessnevada.nv.gov) and use its pre-screening tool.
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Have proof of identity, income, and Nevada residency ready.
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If you are aged, blind, or disabled, ask about the separate MAABD track.
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Keep your address and phone current so 2027 change notices reach you.
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Watch for your coverage notice, which tells you your plan and start date.
What to have ready
- Photo ID and Social Security numbers for those applying
- Proof of income and Nevada residency
- Immigration or citizenship documents where they apply. The office confirms the exact list.
What the application looks like
Common questions
Who qualifies for Nevada Medicaid?
Most adults age 19 to 64 with household income under 138 percent of poverty (about $1,800 a month for one person). Children, pregnant people, seniors, and people with disabilities also qualify under their own rules.
What is the income limit for children?
Children under 6 are covered up to 165 percent of poverty, and children 6 to 18 up to 122 percent for regular Medicaid. Nevada Check Up covers children under 19 up to 205 percent.
Can pregnant people get coverage?
Yes. Pregnant people qualify with income under 190 percent of poverty, and an expanded group reaches up to 205 percent.
Is anything changing?
Yes. Nevada Medicaid rules change on January 1, 2027. Keep your contact information current so notices reach you and you can stay covered.
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