Caregivers in Las Vegas can become CNAs by doing the following: Finishing at least 75 hours of a state-approved CNA training program at a university or college. Successfully passing the certification exam. Completing another 12 hours of ongoing caregiver education (CE) courses on an annual basis.
Simple steps to enroll Use the State of Nevada's pre-screening tool. For Nevada Medicaid, call your local Division of Welfare and Support Services (DWSS) office at. 1-800-992-0900 and choose option 1. For Nevada Check Up, call Nevada Check Up at 1-877-543-7669. Visit your local DWSS office.
Unlike some states, Nevada requires licensing for all non-medical home care providers, including those offering basic services like homemaking, companionship care and personal assistance. You must apply through the Department of Health and Human Services before legally operating.
The tool will ask about household occupants, their ages and household income. From there, you can either visit Access Nevada at .accessnevada.dwss.nv to apply for Medicaid or Nevada Check Up, or continue at . NevadaHealthLink. com to apply for a subsidized health plan.
(877) 638-3472 Thank you for calling Nevada Medicaid.
General eligibility requirements are applicable to all medical assistance programs unless otherwise noted. Customers must be living in Nevada with the intention of making Nevada their home permanently OR must be living in Nevada with a job commitment or seeking employment.
Ineligible non-citizens who do not meet citizenship eligibility criteria and have emergency medical services may qualify for some limited Medicaid coverage.