This page has information specific to this state, including contact information for federal and state agencies, and some key information about laws and consumer protections.
To find financial assistance resources, please visit CancerFinances.org.
State Cancer Information
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
State Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
State Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan
State Health Care Coverage Facts
Georgetown University Health Policy Institute
Disability Insurance
Federal Disability Insurance (SSDI & SSI)
Social Security Administration
800.772.1213
SSI State Supplement
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in Nevada
Estate Planning & Medical Decision Making
Triage Cancer's free State-Specific Estate Planning Toolkit includes information about estate planning in general, and information about Nevada estate planning documents, and the specific forms you need.
Triage Cancer Quick Guide to Estate Planning
Triage Cancer Checklist: Getting Organized
Nevada Advance Health Care Directives
Advanced Planning for Health Care Decisions
Bankruptcy
How to File Bankruptcy in Nevada for Free
Filing bankruptcy can be an effective way to eliminate medical bills and credit card debt among other kinds of erasable debts.
Employment
Federal Fair Employment Agency
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
800.669.4000
info@eeoc.gov
Reasonable Accommodations
Job Accommodation Network
800.526.7234
jan@AskJAN.org
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
U.S. Department of Labor
Wage & Hour Division
866.487.9243
State Fair Employment Agency
Nevada Equal Rights Commission
(702) 486-7161 or (775) 823-6690
Vocational Rehabilitation
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
702.486.5230 or 775.684.8400
Health Insurance
Nevada Health Insurance Marketplace (a.k.a Exchange)
Nevada Health Link
855-768-5465
Nevada Division of Insurance
888.872.3234
COBRA
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
866.444.3272
COBRA-Nevada
Nevada Division of Insurance
888.872.3234
In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
Nevada County Department of Social Services
888.339.7248 or 530.265.1639
Find Health & Dental Coverage For Your Family
InsureKids.gov
Medicaid Programs
Triage Cancer Guide to Medicaid Expansion
State Medicaid Program for In-Home Care
Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program
888.346.1380
Medicare
Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
800.MEDICARE (633.4227)
Medicare Assistance
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
800.307.4444
Health Care Programs & Laws
Women’s Health & Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Sharing Medical Information with Family & Friends
Hill Burton Federally-Funded Health Centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
Unemployment Resources
Unemployment Agency
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
775.684.0427
Agency: Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation
Filing and information are available here. Click here to see the current weekly benefit amount and the maximum length of benefits. Payment is available via a debit card. Most claimants must register with Nevada JobConnect in order to remain eligible for benefits. Frequently asked questions are answered here. A comprehensive guidebook can be found here. Video tutorials for applying can be found here. Customer service and the telephone filing system can be reached here: Northern Nevada (775) 684-0350; Southern Nevada (702) 486-0350; Rural Areas and Out of State (888) 890-8211.
Updates related to Nevada unemployment benefits and Covid-19
State Clinical Trials Law
The ACA requires that most, non-grandfathered, group health plans provide coverage for the routine costs when participating in clinical trials. Some states have more consumer protections. Click here for more information about clinical trials.
NRSA §§689A.04033, 689B.0306, 695B.1903, 695C.1693, 695G.173 – The statutes apply to all health insurers, medical service corporations, HMOs, and managed care organizations, which must pay routine patient care costs associated with clinical trials. For cancer clinical trials, the amended statutes cover Phases I, II, III and IV.
To qualify, the clinical trial must be approved by one of the following: (1) NIH, (2) U.S. F.D.A. as an application for a new investigational drug, (3) U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, (4) U.S. Dept. of Defense, or (5) a cooperative group. Second, the healthcare facility and personnel conducting the study must have experience and training to provide the treatment in a capable manner. Third, there must be no medical treatment available which is considered a more effective alternative treatment than the experimental treatment. Fourth, there must be reasonable expectation based on clinical data that the treatment provided in the trial will be at least as effective as any other medical treatment. (Updated 1/2011)
Paid Family Sick Leave
Nevada does not have statewide paid family medical leave. However, employers with at least 50 employees must allow employees to accrue paid leave for up to 40 hours per year.