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Nevada Medicaid Work Requirements Explained | Reno News
Nevada’s Medicaid expansion is getting stricter starting January 2027—280K people between 19 and 64 will need to work, study, or volunteer 80 hours monthly to stay covered, plus reapply every six months. Exemptions exist for pregnant folks, veterans, Native Americans, and those with medical or substance use treatment needs. A tighter federal definition of “medically frail” sparked lawsuits, forcing Nevada to redefine it as five specific conditions affecting work ability. Hardship exemptions for rural travel, disasters, or high unemployment are being added. Initially, self-certification will…
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