Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (MAP)
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Medicare and health costs
Nevada Medicaid in Nevada
Nevada covers people 65 and older through Medical Assistance to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (MAABD), which can pay health costs Medicare doesn't and may include dental care and eye exams.
For people 65 and older, eligibility comes mainly through SSI. Nursing-home residents and people on home and community-based waivers may qualify with income up to three times the SSI payment level.
How to apply in Nevada
- By phone
- 1-800-992-0900
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Nevada
| One person | Married couple | |
|---|---|---|
| Income limit (2026) | $994 a month (the SSI level) | $1,491 a month (the SSI level) Source: KFF (source 2) |
| Savings limit (2026) | $2,000 | $3,000 Source: KFF (source 2) |
| Spend-down if your income is over the limit | No Source: KFF (source 2) |
|---|---|
| Income limit for nursing-home or home-care Medicaid | Gross income up to 300% of the SSI payment level, for nursing-facility residents and home and community-based waivers |
| Medicaid for adults under 65 (expansion) | Yes: Nevada covers adults with no children through Expanded Medicaid |
How Nevada is different
Where Nevada's rules differ from the federal rules for Medicaid for people with Medicare.
- Help at home through Home and Community-Based Waivers for older people who would otherwise need nursing-facility care
Good to know
- MAABD can cover medical bills from up to three months before the month you apply.
Free help
Free help with this in Nevada
Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD)
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Nevada
Medicaid for older adults in another state
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Sources
- Nevada Division of Social Services, General Medical Information (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- KFF, Medicaid Eligibility Levels for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (Non-MAGI) in 2026. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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