Nevada Division of Health Care Financing & Policy · Updated August 22, 2026

Nevada Medicaid (Nevada Medicaid): 2026 Income Limits, Eligibility & How to Apply

Nevada expanded Medicaid in 2014, so most adults under 65 qualify for Nevada Medicaid on income alone. For 2026 the cutoff is roughly $1,835 per month for one person and $3,795 for a household of four; there is no asset test for this group.

Single adult$1,835per month, 2026
Family of 4 (adults)$3,795per month
Children, family of 4$5,638per month
Seniors (65+), single$1,330per month + asset test

Nevada Medicaid guides for 2026

Nevada Medicaid income limits for adults, 2026 (138% of FPL)
Household sizeMonthly income limitAnnual income limit
1 person$1,835$22,025
2 people$2,489$29,863
3 people$3,142$37,702
4 people$3,795$45,540
5 people$4,448$53,378
6 people$5,101$61,217
7 people$5,755$69,055
8 people$6,408$76,894

Each additional person adds $653 per month. Figures use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines and are rounded to the nearest dollar.

Who runs Nevada Medicaid

Nevada Medicaid is administered by the Nevada Division of Health Care Financing & Policy under federal rules set by CMS. Children in families over the Medicaid limit are covered by Nevada Check Up, the state CHIP program. Applications are free and can be submitted any day of the year.

Frequently asked questions

Does Nevada have expanded Medicaid?
Yes. Nevada expanded Medicaid in 2014, covering adults 19–64 up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
What is Nevada Medicaid called?
Nevada's Medicaid program is called Nevada Medicaid; the children's program is Nevada Check Up. It is run by the Nevada Division of Health Care Financing & Policy.
What is the 2026 income limit for Nevada Medicaid?
A single adult qualifies up to $1,835 per month; a family of four up to $3,795. Children and pregnant women have higher limits.