State Medicaid Waiver Directory
Find your state's Katie Beckett waiver, TEFRA pathway, HCBS programs, and Medicaid eligibility rules for children and adults with disabilities. Each guide covers waitlists, application steps, income limits, and parent caregiver pay options.
For informational purposes only — not legal, medical, or financial advice. Medicaid rules, eligibility, and waitlists change frequently. Always verify with your state's official Medicaid agency before making decisions. Cross-check with Medicaid.gov's official waiver page.
Nevada
Program Overview
Overview
Nevada has a Medicaid HCBS system including the Nevada Medicaid Waiver for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services oversees these programs.
Katie Beckett or similar pathway
Nevada has a Katie Beckett TEFRA program for children ages 0–18 with any type of disability who would otherwise require institutional care. Parental income is not counted. The program has no waitlist and provides full Medicaid coverage. Apply by contacting DHCFP and asking specifically for the Katie Beckett program.
Child-relevant waivers
The Nevada Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver serves individuals with developmental disabilities and other eligible populations.
Eligibility
Who qualifies
HCBS Waiver serves individuals who meet level-of-care criteria and Medicaid financial eligibility.
Financial and income rules
Nevada Medicaid financial eligibility applies. Waiver-specific rules also apply.
Level of care
Level-of-care criteria vary by specific waiver program.
Age rules
Waiver programs serve individuals of various ages including children.
Getting Started
How to apply
Contact Nevada DHHS Division of Health Care Financing and Policy for waiver applications.
Documents needed
Disability documentation, level-of-care assessment, and financial information are typically required.
Waitlist information
Nevada's HCBS waivers may have limited enrollment. Confirm current status with DHHS.
Practical next step
Contact Nevada DHHS and ask about HCBS Waiver intake for children with disabilities. For non-Medicaid supports, contact Nevada VR or NDALC.
Services & Support
Services available
Waiver services can include in-home supports, day services, respite, and community integration.
Parent caregiver pay
In Nevada's Physical Disabilities Waiver, parents and guardians of minors may be paid for specific waiver tasks, including attendant care for bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and skilled services, plus homemaker, respite, and chore services under certain conditions. The state has also signaled it may soon allow parents who are nurses to be paid for care of minors.
Equipment exchange & assistive technology
Nevada Assistive Technology Collaborative / NATRC at UNR (unr.edu/nced/projects/nced-natrc) — free device demonstrations, short-term loans, and AT information statewide. FREED Center for Independent Living also offers free refurbished medical equipment.
Mental health and Medicaid coverage
Nevada Medicaid covers behavioral health services through managed care organizations and the fee-for-service program. Covered services include outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis services, and community support. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) oversees public behavioral health. Nevada has faced workforce shortages, particularly in rural areas, making telehealth important. Children can access mental health services through the EPSDT benefit. Nevada has worked to expand school-based mental health resources.
Additional notes
Contacting DHHS early and asking which specific waiver program fits the child's diagnosis is important, as Nevada's waiver system covers different populations through different programs.
State-Specific Resources
Nevada Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) — Employment Services
Nevada VR (vrnevada.nv.gov) provides individualized coaching, counseling, and employment plans for Nevadans with disabilities based on their strengths, interests, and capabilities. Services include vocational evaluation, job training, assistive technology, and job placement. Services are free. VR also serves transition-age youth and has developed partnerships with employers statewide.
Nevada Assistive Technology Collaborative — Device Loans & Demonstrations
The Nevada Assistive Technology Collaborative (NATC) offers device demonstrations, short-term device loans for trial, and information on AT funding sources. The Nevada Assistive Technology Resource Center (NATRC) at UNR provides comprehensive AT services and support statewide. Contact ADSD or UNR for program details.
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) — Birth to Age 3
NEIS provides services to children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Project Assist provides free referrals to early intervention and community resources. Toll-free: 1-800-522-0066 · Email: projectassist@adsd.nv.gov
Nevada DD Council — Family Resources & Advocacy
The Nevada Developmental Disabilities Council (nevadaddcouncil.org) provides information, resources, and advocacy to help individuals with disabilities and their families plan for self-determined living at any age. Resources cover planning tools, benefits, and community supports statewide.
FREED Center for Independent Living — Equipment Reuse
FREED (freed.org) offers refurbished medical equipment free of charge to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Items are donated from the community and refurbished through their reuse program.
Nevada Disability Advocacy & Legal Services (NDALC) — P&A Services
NDALC (ndalc.org) is the state's Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency, providing free legal services, advocacy, and information on disability rights, education rights, employment issues, and abuse/neglect reporting.
Sources
Recent news for Nevada
KSNV News 3 Las Vegas on MSN · October 10, 2026 · Rights & Law
Las Vegas is hosting a community event to mark National Disability Awareness Month with resources and networking opportunities.
KOLO | 8 News Now · October 1, 2026 · Medicaid & Waivers
Nevada has received federal authorization to provide Medicaid coverage to inmates upon their release from correctional facilities.
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