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Nevada Medicaid Program

Comprehensive Guide for Elderly Adults & Residential Care Facilities

Understanding eligibility, benefits, waivers, and financial planning strategies

Key Program Statistics

Annual Beneficiaries
4,419

Frail Elderly Waiver slots per year

Income Limit (2026)
$2,982

Monthly for single applicant

Asset Limit (2026)
$2,000

For single applicant

Home Equity Limit
$752,000

Maximum home equity (2026)

Nevada Medicaid Waiver Programs
Understanding the different waiver options for elderly adults

Frail Elderly Waiver (FE)

For seniors 65+ living in the community at risk of nursing home admission. Allows Medicaid to cover services in home or community settings instead of institutional care.

  • Administered by Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD)
  • Limited to approximately 4,419 beneficiaries per year
  • Waitlist may exist when program is full
  • Requires Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC)

WEARC (Waiver for Elderly Adult in Residential Care)

Specifically for elderly individuals living in adult group care facilities like residential care homes.

  • Covers services in group residential facilities
  • Administered by ADSD
  • Ideal for Golden Meadows and similar facilities

Assisted Living Waiver (AL)

For elderly individuals living in assisted living facilities. Limited to Clark County eligibility.

Personal Care Services Program

Provides in-home assistance for persons with chronic conditions or disabilities. Can be combined with Frail Elderly Waiver.

Medicaid Glossary

Understanding key terms used in Nevada's Medicaid programs

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Assisted Living Facility
Asset Limit
Case Management
Community Spouse Resource Allowance
Countable Assets
Division for Aging Services (DAS)
Estate Recovery Program
Federal Benefit Rate (FBR)
Frail Elderly Waiver (FE)
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Home Equity
Homemaker Services
Income Limit
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
Intent to Return
Irrevocable Funeral Trust (IFT)
Level of Care (LOC)
Look-Back Rule
Medicaid
Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
Miller Trust
Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMNA)
Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC)
Penalty Period
Personal Care Services
Plan of Care
Prior Authorization
Qualified Income Trust
Residential Care Facility
Respite Care
Room and Board
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Spend Down
Spousal Income Allowance
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Waiver
WEARC
1915(c) Waiver

Medicaid Knowledge Quiz

Test your understanding of Nevada's Medicaid programs (100 questions)

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of Nevada's Frail Elderly Waiver?
Question 2: What is the minimum age to qualify for Nevada's Frail Elderly Waiver?
Question 3: In 2026, what is the monthly income limit for a single applicant under Nevada's Frail Elderly Waiver?
Question 4: What is the asset limit for a single applicant under Nevada's Frail Elderly Waiver in 2026?
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT covered by the Frail Elderly Waiver?
Question 6: What does HCBS stand for?
Question 7: What is the Community Spouse Resource Allowance in Nevada for 2026?
Question 8: What is a Miller Trust used for?
Question 9: What is the Medicaid Look-Back Rule period in Nevada?
Question 10: Which agency administers the Frail Elderly Waiver in Nevada?
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Additional Resources

Nevada Medicaid

Official Nevada Medicaid website with program information and resources

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ADSD Services

Aging and Disability Services Division for local office information

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