Nevada

Nevada currently has a TEFRA program and two HCBS 1915(c) waivers that serve children. Only the Katie Beckett TEFRA program waives parent income. For a list of Nevada's methods of accessing Medicaid for people who are disabled, see this overview.

Nevada previously charged a family fee or "parental reimbursement" for families who earn more than 200% of the federal poverty level. See this Parental Reimbursement Questionnaire and this worksheet. As of 2019, there was a moratorium on collection of these fees, so fees are not currently being collected.

Nevada also has an adult-only waiver for Frail Elderly. It also has a state-based program through a 1915(i) authority to provide intensive in-home services for children with behavioral or developmental disabilities.

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Last updated 10/31/22

Programs in Nevada

KATIE BECKETT PROGRAM
  • Target Population: Children who would otherwise require care in an institution with any type of disability, including medical, developmental, intellectual, or psychiatric conditions.
  • Ages: 0-18
  • Levels of Care: Intermediate Care Facility, Nursing Facility, Hospital
  • Income Waiver: Yes, the program is based on the child's income only. Parent income is not counted. However, a parent fee may apply, though fees are not currently being collected.
  • Waiver Type: TEFRA
  • Spots: unlimited
  • Expiration Date: NA
  • Description: Provides Medicaid coverage only.
  • Online State Information: Katie Beckett Program
  • How to Apply: Apply for Medicaid and mention you want to apply for Katie Beckett, or contact DHCFP Reno or Las Vegas offices.
  • Waiting List: none
HCBW FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
  • Target Population: Children and adults with physical or other health disabilities.
  • Ages: all ages
  • Levels of Care: Nursing Facility
  • Income Waiver: No, and a parent fee may apply, though fees are not currently being collected.
  • Waiver Type: 1915(c)
  • Spots: 1579
  • Expiration Date: 12/31/2022
  • Description from medicaid.gov: Provides case management, homemaker, respite, attendant care, specialized medical equipment and supplies, assisted living, chore, environmental accessibility adaptations, home delivered meals, PERS for aged individuals and individuals with physical disabilities, ages 0-64.
  • Online State Information: Physical Disability information
  • Official Federal Information
  • How to Apply: Contact your local Aging and Disability regional office.
  • Waiting List: Nevada has 85 persons with physical disabilities on their waiting list.
HCBS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
  • Target Population: Children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • Ages: all ages
  • Levels of Care: Intermediate Care Facility
  • Income Waiver: No, and a parent fee may apply, though fees are not currently being collected.
  • Waiver Type: 1915(c)
  • Spots: 3075
  • Expiration Date: 9/30/2023
  • Description from medicaid.gov: Provides day hab, prevocational, residential support, supported employment, behavioral consultation-training and intervention, counseling, career planning, non-medical transportation, nursing, nutrition counseling, residential support management for individuals with ID, ages 0 - no max age.
  • Online State Information: Developmental Disability information
  • Official Federal Information
  • How to Apply: Contact your local regional center.
  • Waiting List: Nevada has 313 persons with intellectual disabilities on their waiting list.