This $13,204,218,088 Block Grant award, issued on October 1, 2024 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778), provides financial assistance to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to administer Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for low-income populations in Nevada. The funding supports a wide range of critical healthcare services, including medical care payments, eligibility determinations, claims processing, and overall program oversight. Nevada DHHS frequently sub-awards portions of the grant funding to local governments, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, and community groups to facilitate direct service delivery across the state. Key initiatives funded through this award include expanding healthcare coverage and affordability, implementing anti-poverty and community development efforts, supporting oral health workforce activities, and delivering early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $212.4m | 5/6/25 | ||
| Not listed | ($440m) | 5/6/25 | ||
| Not listed | $1.5b | 4/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $1.5b | 4/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $1.4b | 1/1/25 |