Block Grant 2505NV5ADM

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a $134,400,460 Medicaid block grant (CFDA 93.778 - Medical Assistance Program) to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for fiscal year 2025. The grant funding will support the administration of Nevada's Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), covering medical assistance payments, eligibility determinations, claims processing, and overall program oversight to ensure access and quality of healthcare for low-income populations, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. The Nevada DHHS, as the designated state agency, will utilize this substantial block grant to deliver a diverse array of essential healthcare services and initiatives statewide, frequently sub-awarding portions of the funding to local government entities, community organizations, and healthcare providers.