Covering Nevadans when they need it most
A Look At The Numbers provides information on how managed care organizations (MCOs) partner with Nevada to provide healthcare to individuals facing economic and social barriers.
Medicaid managed care enables Nevada to deliver higher quality care and improved health outcomes for Medicaid recipients, while managing healthcare costs.
The care people need, when they need it. That is the model of managed care.
Medicaid in Nevada
Nevada Medicaid plays a vital role in improving the health and well-being of some of the state’s most vulnerable. In Clark and Washoe Counties, Medicaid is administered through the managed care model.1
All MCOs are accredited and regularly reviewed by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA). Additionally, the Nevada Legislature and Department of Health and Human Services provide oversight to MCOs and the Medicaid program.
Program history
In Nevada, MCOs are held to high standards by the state and are accountable for the quality of care they administer.