Nevada Self-Directed Personal Assistance / Home and Community Based Waiver¶
Nevada's HCBS waivers provide self-directed personal care services for Medicaid-eligible individuals with functional limitations. Participants can hire and manage their own attendants, including family members and spouses, through the consumer-directed model. Nevada also offers Structured Family Caregiving as an additional option for live-in caregivers.
Nevada's HCBS waivers provide self-directed personal care services including help with activities of daily living, health maintenance tasks, and homemaker services. Participants hire and manage their own attendants. Family members, including spouses, can be hired as paid caregivers. Hourly pay rates range from $13-$16/hr. Waitlists exist for waiver services. Nevada also offers Structured Family Caregiving for live-in caregiver arrangements.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
- Must be a resident of NV
- Must be Medicaid-eligible
Services¶
Nevada's HCBS waivers provide self-directed personal care services including help with activities of daily living, health maintenance tasks, and homemaker services. Participants hire and manage their own attendants. Family members, including spouses, can be hired as paid caregivers. Hourly pay rates range from $13-$16/hr. Waitlists exist for waiver services. Nevada also offers Structured Family Caregiving for live-in caregiver arrangements.
How to apply¶
Visit the official program page for application details.