Children's Health Insurance Program (Nevada)

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Nevada Check Up

Nevada Check Up is a state-sponsored program providing health insurance to uninsured children under the age of 18 and family income meeting certain requirements.

Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Nevada Check Up, the child must reside within the state of Nevada. They must not have had health insurance within the last six months that was cancelled voluntarily or currently be eligible for Medicaid. A child must also be a US citizen or legal resident that has resided within the U.S. for 5 years. The income of the family must also meet guidelines that are 100% to 200% of the federal poverty level.

Waiting Periods
There is a six month waiting period from the termination date of prior health insurance coverage if that policy was terminated voluntarily. Certain children may be exempt from this waiting period. Contact Nevada Check Up for more details.

Covered Services and Benefits
The Nevada Check Up program provides benefits for:

• Doctor Office Visits
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Hospitalization
• Laboratory and X-ray
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Mental Health Care
• Well-Baby and Well-Child Visits
• Immunizations
• Ambulance
• Non-Emergency Transportation
• Home health
• Medical Equipment

Health Plan Options
Depending upon the geographical area of Nevada that you reside in, you will be assigned a Managed Care Organization (MCO) plan. You may choose from Health Plan of Nevada or Amerigroup. If none is available in your area you will be required to seek treatment from any Nevada Medicaid provider who accepts Nevada Check Up.

Premium Payments, Co-Payments and Coinsurance
Premiums are based upon family size and income and are billed quarterly. There are no co-payments, deductibles or co-insurance required to be paid by members of Nevada Check Up.

Program Length, Enrollment and Renewal
Nevada Check Up offers 12 months of continuous coverage and requires renewal prior to the end of the 12 month period. Your eligibility for renewal will be based on your current income status at that time, as well as other qualification factors.

Nevada Check Up Contact Information
Division of Health Care Financing and Policy
Nevada Check Up
Capital Plaza
1000 East Williams Street, Suite 200
Carson City, Nevada
Telephone: 775-684-3777

Nevada Check Up Website

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