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Nevada Medicaid Renewal Every 6 Months: What Changes in 2027

Last verified: September 29, 2026

If you're used to renewing your Nevada Medicaid once a year, 2027 brings a change worth marking on your calendar.

Some adults are moving to a Nevada Medicaid renewal every 6 months. Nevada Medicaid's September 2026 announcement says renewals for some adults "will occur once every 6 months, instead of every 12 months currently." The change "will begin after an individual's first renewal on or after January 1, 2027." You can check your renewal date in the NVMedicaid app.

Southern Nevada Health Pass is a free, independent helper, not Nevada Medicaid. Nevada Medicaid makes all eligibility decisions, including who moves to the new schedule. Here's what Nevada and federal officials have said so far, and how to get ready.

What's changing, at a glance

QuestionShort answer
What changes?Some adults renew every 6 months instead of every 12.
When does it start?After your first renewal on or after January 1, 2027.
Who is affected?"Some adults," Nevada says. Federal guidance applies it to expansion adults.
Where is my date?The NVMedicaid app, "My Benefits" section (starting September 29, 2026).

The 6-month cycle does not start on January 1 itself. It starts after your first renewal on or after that date.

Who the 6-month renewal applies to

Nevada Medicaid's announcement says the change is for "some adults." Nevada Medicaid decides who that includes.

Federal guidance from CMS (SMD 26-001) applies the 6-month schedule to adults in the Medicaid expansion group, often called "expansion adults." Under that guidance, certain American Indians and Alaska Natives are exempt. If that may be you, ask Nevada Medicaid to confirm.

How many people is that? Nevada Health Authority officials told lawmakers in April 2026 that about 270,000 Nevadans are in the expansion group.

Not sure which group you're in? Ask Nevada Medicaid, or call us and we'll help you figure out where to check.

Looking for who is exempt from the 80-hour work requirement? See our checklist of who is exempt from the work requirement.

How to find your Nevada Medicaid renewal date

Starting September 29, 2026, members can see their renewal date in the NVMedicaid app. Nevada also calls a renewal a "redetermination," so you may see that word.

  1. Open the NVMedicaid app.
  2. Go to the My Benefits section.
  3. Find your renewal (redetermination) date.
  4. Save it in your phone's calendar, with a reminder a few weeks ahead.

Can't find it? Call or text us at 725-214-1433 and we'll walk you through where to look. We never ask for your Social Security number.

Keep your contact info current

Renewal and work-requirement notices only help if they reach you. Under the federal rule, Nevada must send outreach about the work requirement by regular mail (or electronically) plus at least one other method. Make sure Nevada has your current address, phone number and email.

You can update your contact information:

  • Online through Access Nevada.
  • On paper with the bilingual change form (English/Español).
  • In person at a local Social Services office.

Nevada's Division of Social Services (formerly DWSS) explains how on its Report a Change page. Moved or changed phone numbers since your last renewal? Update your info now.

How renewals connect to the work requirement

New to the work requirement? Start with our Nevada Medicaid work requirements guide.

The work requirement starts January 1, 2027. Nevada Medicaid's announcement says applicants must meet "80 hours of work, school, or volunteering during one month before applying for or renewing Medicaid coverage." Under the federal rule, monthly income of at least $580 (the federal minimum wage times 80 hours) can also count.

Federal officials say states check the requirement when you apply and when you renew, and may check more often. So if you're on the 6-month schedule, each renewal is a point where Nevada may check.

Which months count: the look-back

Under the federal rule, each state chooses how far back to look:

  • When you apply: at least 1 and no more than 3 months in a row, right before the month you apply.
  • When you renew: one or more months since your last eligibility decision.

Nevada Medicaid told lawmakers in April 2026 that it planned to:

  • look back one month for people who apply, and
  • at renewal, accept the requirement being met in "any one of the six months before you renew coverage."

In plain terms: under that plan, Nevada would accept one qualifying month out of the six months before your renewal. That was a plan described to lawmakers. We could not confirm it as Nevada's final policy, so follow your letters and the official Nevada Medicaid: Work, School, and Volunteer Requirements page.

How Nevada plans to check

Nevada Medicaid also told lawmakers it plans to check records it already has first, like state wage and education records. It also plans a screening form where members attest that they meet the requirement. Nevada says those attestations "will be audited."

Nevada has not published a reporting portal that we could verify. Follow the instructions in your letter and on Nevada Medicaid's official page. Already have a letter? Here's what to do after you get the work requirement letter.

If Nevada can't confirm you met it

Under the federal rule, if the state can't verify that you met the requirement, it must send you a notice and give you 30 calendar days to show you did or that an exception applies. Coverage continues during those 30 days. Learn what happens if you don't meet the work requirement, including your appeal rights.

Renewal vs. open enrollment: not the same thing

It's easy to mix these up, especially in the fall. They are two different things.

RenewalOpen enrollment
What it's aboutStaying eligible for MedicaidChoosing your health plan
WhenYour own renewal date (check the NVMedicaid app)October 1–31 each year, under Nevada's standing rule
What happens nextNevada Medicaid decides if you still qualifyPlan choices take effect January 1

We have not found a 2026-specific open enrollment notice from Nevada, so confirm the dates with Nevada Medicaid. Read our guide to Nevada Medicaid open enrollment, or compare Medicaid health plans. We don't sell plans, and no health plan pays us.

Your renewal-ready checklist

  • Find your date in the NVMedicaid app under "My Benefits," and set a phone reminder.
  • Update your address, phone and email through Access Nevada, the bilingual change form, or a local Social Services office.
  • Open every notice from Nevada Medicaid. If a notice lists a deadline, act before that date.
  • Keep proof of your hours or income starting now, like pay stubs, a school schedule or signed volunteer hours. Under the federal rule, Nevada may require documentation or accept other information before 2028. Starting January 1, 2028, it must require documentation whenever it's reasonably available.
  • Check whether a work-requirement exception may apply to you. Nevada Medicaid makes the final call.
  • Mark October 1–31 to review your health plan during open enrollment.
  • Save our number: 725-214-1433. We never ask for your Social Security number.

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nevada Medicaid switch to 6-month renewals?

Nevada Medicaid's September 2026 announcement says renewals for some adults "will occur once every 6 months, instead of every 12 months currently." The change "will begin after an individual's first renewal on or after January 1, 2027." So the 6-month cycle starts after that renewal, not on January 1 itself. Check your date in the NVMedicaid app.

How do I find my Nevada Medicaid renewal date?

Starting September 29, 2026, you can see your renewal date in the NVMedicaid app. Open the app and go to the "My Benefits" section. Nevada also calls a renewal a "redetermination." Write the date down and set a reminder. If you need help, call or text Southern Nevada Health Pass at 725-214-1433, free, in English or Spanish.

Is renewal the same as open enrollment?

No. Renewal is how Nevada Medicaid checks that you still qualify for coverage. Open enrollment is when you choose your Medicaid health plan. Under Nevada's standing rule, open enrollment runs October 1–31 each year, and plan choices take effect January 1. Your renewal date is separate, so check it in the NVMedicaid app.

Does the 6-month renewal apply to my kids?

Nevada Medicaid's announcement says the 6-month schedule is for "some adults." Federal guidance applies it to adults in the Medicaid expansion group, with certain American Indians and Alaska Natives exempt. If you have questions about a child's renewal date, ask Nevada Medicaid. You can also call or text us at 725-214-1433 for free help figuring out where to look.

What should I do before my renewal?

Find your renewal date in the NVMedicaid app. Update your address, phone and email through Access Nevada, the bilingual change form, or a local Social Services office. Open every notice from Nevada Medicaid, and if one lists a deadline, act before that date. Start keeping proof of your work, school or volunteer hours now. Nevada Medicaid makes all eligibility decisions.

Not sure when your renewal is, or what to do first? We'll walk you through finding your date and your next steps, and we never ask for your Social Security number. Call or text 725-214-1433 — free, English or Spanish. (TTY 711)

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Southern Nevada Health Pass is a free, independent benefits navigation service. We are not an insurance agency or broker, we do not sell insurance, and we are not paid by any health plan. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Nevada Medicaid, the Nevada Health Authority, CMS, or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal advice. Nevada Medicaid makes all eligibility decisions.

Southern Nevada Health Pass is a free benefits navigation service. We are not an insurance agency or broker, we do not sell insurance, and we are not paid by any health plan. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Nevada Medicaid, the Nevada Health Authority, CMS, or any government agency, and we do not decide your eligibility. For questions about your coverage, contact your health plan directly. For Medicare questions, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048). To change your Nevada Medicaid plan, call (866) 569-1746 (TTY 7-1-1).

We are not part of, affiliated with, or endorsed by the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD).

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