Government Benefits in Nevada

66 assistance programs available to Nevada residents — 53 federal programs and 13 state-administered programs across 12 categories. Use the quiz to find which ones you may qualify for.

66

Total programs

53

Federal

13

State-administered

12

Categories

Medicaid in Nevada: Expanded

Nevada expanded Medicaid in 2014. Nevada has a relatively high uninsured rate compared to other expansion states due to a large service-industry workforce and significant undocumented population.

Benefits in Nevada

Nevada's hospitality and gaming industry creates a large cohort of low-wage workers who cycle between benefit eligibility and ineligibility as hours fluctuate. The state processes SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and childcare assistance through the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services. Nevada has a combined online application system, AccessNevada, for multiple benefit programs. The state also has robust Section 8 programs administered by local housing authorities in Las Vegas and Reno.

Main agency: Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services

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