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State Policy·NV·29d ago

Nevada Medicaid Launches Enrollee Outreach Ahead of January Work Requirements

Nevada Medicaid began mailing notices to affected enrollees in early September regarding work requirement eligibility changes taking effect January 1, 2027. The Nevada Health Authority will follow up with text messages and emails throughout September. The changes stem from President Trump-backed policy. Nevada joins a growing number of states implementing work requirements for certain Medicaid populations, which will affect eligibility determination and ongoing enrollment processes.

State Policy·NV·34d ago

Nevada Spent $2.7 Billion on Federal Deportations Through July 2026, EPI Analysis Shows

Nevada taxpayers paid $2.7 billion toward federal mass deportations through July 2026 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, averaging $2,421 per taxpayer, according to an Economic Policy Institute analysis. Clark County accounted for $1.8 billion and Washoe County for $600,000. The 2025 legislation expanded Department of Homeland Security detention budgets while cutting SNAP, Medicaid, and other public assistance programs. Nationwide, $268.9 billion in taxes funded deportations ($2,358 per taxpayer), representing funds that could have supported Medicaid for 187,000 Nevada residents or other public services.

State Policy·NV·53d ago

Nevada Lawmakers Consider Maternal Health Protections, Medicaid Fraud Enforcement for 2027 Session

Nevada legislators discussed health policy priorities for the 2027 legislative session at an interim Health and Human Services committee meeting on August 12, 2026. The agenda includes a maternal health "momnibus" bill with multiple pregnancy and postpartum protections, enhanced Medicaid fraud investigation capacity, and streamlined state health agency reporting requirements. Child welfare funding reforms were deferred despite prior discussion. These proposals would affect Nevada Medicaid operations, managed care oversight, and provider compliance once the 2027 session convenes.

Federal Policy·61d ago

Advocates Warn Trump Administration Budget Proposals Could Cut Medicaid Funding

On Medicaid's 61st anniversary, advocacy groups are raising concerns about potential funding cuts in budget proposals from the Trump administration. The warnings come as beneficiaries like 55-year-old Ivon Meneses rely on Medicaid for coverage of chronic conditions including asthma and diabetes. Advocates are highlighting the program's role as a safety net and the potential impact of federal budget actions on coverage and access. The timing of these warnings coincides with the program's July 30th anniversary, drawing attention to proposed changes that could affect state Medicaid budgets and beneficiary eligibility.

Legal·NV·80d ago

Nevada AG Prosecutes 40% of Medicaid Fraud Referrals, Double National Average

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford prosecutes 40% of Medicaid fraud referrals received by his office, double the national average for state attorneys general, according to federal data. The prosecution rate has drawn criticism from Governor Joe Lombardo and state legislators who argue the acceptance rate is too low. The data indicates Nevada's fraud enforcement activity significantly exceeds typical state performance, though a substantial majority of referrals still do not result in prosecution. This reflects broader challenges states face in Medicaid program integrity enforcement.

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