How to apply for Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled (MAABD)
Nevada Division of Social Services (DSS, formerly DWSS), with the Nevada Health Authority (Nevada Medicaid)
Who it's for
Medical Assistance to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (MAABD) is the Nevada Medicaid path for people who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled. Services can include doctor visits, prescriptions, dental care, eye exams and glasses, and therapies. People who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) qualify. MAABD also covers nursing home residents and people who get home and community-based waiver services. Eligibility uses SSI rules, which include limits on both income and savings. Coverage can start up to three months before the month you apply. Apply online through Access Nevada, or call DSS toll-free at 1-800-992-0900.
Income and savings limits follow SSI rules and change each January. Nevada adds a small state supplement for some aged and blind people, and some income is not counted, so apply even if your income is a little over the SSI amount. People under 65 must meet Social Security's disability or blindness rules. DSS makes the final decision.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Application for Assistance (MAABD-SNAP) or an online Access Nevada application
- Proof of income
- Proof of savings and other resources
- Medicare card, if you have one
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-992-0900
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled (MAABD). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need application for Assistance (MAABD-SNAP) or an online Access Nevada application, proof of income, proof of savings and other resources — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.