Medicaid Renewal Guide: How to Renew Medicaid in Nevada
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Staying enrolled in Medicaid is very important if you are getting care through the Personal Care Services Program (PCS) in Nevada. Medicaid requires participants to renew their coverage every year. PCS Program allows individuals to receive care from family members, friends, or anyone they trust and pay them as caregivers.
Since it is a Medicaid program, you need to make sure your coverage is not interrupted because it can lead to gap in coverage and affect your benefits. So, don't miss deadlines and read below to know everything you need to know about deadlines, recent changes, how to renew, and what to do if you miss a deadline.
When Is Nevada Medicaid Renewal Deadline?
Everyone has a different deadline. It is usually a year since you were enrolled in Medicaid, but it could be different from that exact date. The most reliable place to find your upcoming deadline is on Access Nevada. You can create an account if you don't have one already.
Other than that, you will receive a notice from Nevada's Division of Welfare and Supportive Services 60-45 days before your renewal deadline. The notice will include your deadline and the documents you need to complete the renewal. Please open and read through any mail or letter that you receive from Department of Health and Human Services and/or Division of Welfare and Supportive Services as soon as possible. It is important to keep your mailing address and contact information up to date on Access Nevada account.
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the state automatically extended coverage without checking eligibility. However, that ended in spring 2023 when federal law required states to return to yearly renewals.
Sometimes, the state auto-renews your Medicaid, and you will receive a notice in your mail if that happens telling you if there is anything else you need to do. If you haven’t received a renewal notice and think one is overdue or want to know your renewal date, you can call DSWW on North: 775-684-7200 or South: 702-486-1646. You can also email with your query on welfare@dwss.nv.gov and include your Medicaid ID number.
Documents You Might Need to Submit
You do not have to send every document you used during the application. The packet you receive will tell you exactly what they need to verify. Your Access Nevada benefit portal will also receive notification on the documents you can upload there. If you know things have changed and a renewal is coming soon, you can be prepared with these documents:
1 - Proof of Income
A very common document that could be asked. If they have specific documents, they need for the proof it will be mentioned in the packet, but some acceptable forms are:
most recent pay stubs
a signed letter from your employer
Social Security statements
an unemployment insurance award letter
2 - Proof of Identity
If things have changed for you or your family since you applied or last renewed, these could be some documents you should have handy:
driver's license
birth certificates
marriage records
or other documents showing who lives in your household
3 - Proof of Residency
You have to confirm that you still live in New York. If address or county has changed these could be some documents to be prepared with:
utility bill
bank statement
government letter
lease agreement with your name and home address
documentation showing dependent children, marital status, or guardianship.
How to Renew Medicaid in Nevada?
There are different ways to renew your Medicaid insurance, and you can choose a method you prefer. If the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services needs more information to see if you still qualify for healthcare coverage, you will get a form in the mail. It will also be loaded to your Access Nevada benefit portal in Access Nevada. You will need to complete, sign, and submit this form by the deadline in your letter so you do not risk losing your healthcare coverage.
1 - Online
The fastest and convenient way is through the official Access Nevada portal.
When the renewal is due, you will get access to an application.
Follow the instructions and ensure your information is up to date and correct.
Complete and submit your form online.
2 - By Email
You can also take photos of your completed packet with your phone and email them to:
3 - By Mail
If you receive a notice by mail, it will include a packet with a renewal form. You can return the completed renewal form and any supporting documents using the postage-paid envelope included in the packet.
4 - By Phone
Call 775-684-7200 (North) or 702-486-1646 (South).
After you select your language, select
Option 3 (other)
Option 2 (Medicaid Programs)
Option 4 (Representative) to complete your annual renewal by phone.
5 - In Person
You can visit your local DWSS Resource Center to submit your application and documents or to get help with completing your form.
Steps After You Submit
When the state receives your application and documents, the status is updated on the Access Nevada account. The processing time varies as the state is reviewing your information. If DWSS requests additional information or documents, respond promptly to maintain uninterrupted coverage.
If it is approved, you will receive a notice with the details, and your existing Medicaid card and care plan should carry over.
If it is denied, you will receive notice with the details and reasons for the rejections. If you think it is wrong, you have a few days to request a fair hearing.
What If I Miss the Deadline?
It can be worrying but send the packet or submit application anyways when you have them ready. If your Medicaid is terminated, according to the federal rules, you have 90 days after the date of termination to submit the missing information to Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) for a re-evaluation. The state should treat the submission to reconsider your eligibility, and you do not have to start a new application.
If more than 90 days have passed since your termination date, you’ll likely need to submit a completely new application.
BURD Is Here to Support
While we cannot complete Medicaid applications, we can help you provide relevant resources, contacts, or support for the renewal process. We’re here to help during your renewal period and ensure you keep getting paid through PCS program. If you receive any Medicaid letter, notify us by calling 702-786-0032. If there are changes to your Medicaid benefits, we can guide you on its effects on your care plan and your next steps.
