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Moving to or from Nevada with Medicaid

Moving TO Nevada

Nevada Medicaid does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Nevada resident applies fresh through Nevada Health Authority (Nevada Medicaid; formerly Division of Health Care Financing and Policy). There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Nevada's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Nevada

Leaving Nevada ends your Nevada Medicaid case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Nevada Health Authority (Nevada Medicaid; formerly Division of Health Care Financing and Policy) effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Nevada Health Authority (Nevada Medicaid; formerly Division of Health Care Financing and Policy) ↗ (application page)

Nevada Medicaid at a glance

Program nameNevada Medicaid
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in Nevada?

Nevada Health Authority (Nevada Medicaid; formerly Division of Health Care Financing and Policy). The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Nevada make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Nevada; eligibility is decided on Nevada's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Nevada?

Access Nevada is the state's one-stop portal to apply and to report changes in household circumstances (including address changes); an 'Update My Address' form is also posted on nevadamedicaid.nv.gov.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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