Government benefits and public assistance in Nevada from DWSS.
The state of Nevada offers a number of government benefit programs to qualified low income families or people living in poverty. There are benefit programs offered by DWSS such as SNAP food stamps, cash assistance from TANF, energy help, daycare subsidies and more. Find more details below on the government assistance programs available in Nevada.
In addition, most of the government funded programs (including from Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) will also help people gain self-sufficiency over the long term by helping them find a job, gain new skills or increase their income. There are local DWSS offices in Nevada as well as online applications at ACCESS Nevada.
Temporary cash to help pay bills from public assistance programs in NV
Nevada Temporary Assistance for Needy Families can provide free government money along with job finding services to qualified families. The program, also known as TANF, is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services - DWSS office. Low income women with children or who are pregnant may be able to qualify for cash grants to pay for basic living needs such as housing, food, medicines, and utilities.
- A key of the public funded TANF program though is helping people keep and find a job, and clients will be able to work with a case worker to help make that happen. There are other cash type benefits available for low income residents, ranging from NEON to the Needy Family Service. Find a list of Nevada cash assistance programs.
The federally funded and DWSS administered Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is made up of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as well as Nevada’s Universal Energy Charge (UEC). This service offers a government paid supplement to assist qualifying low-income Nevadans, including families with children, seniors, and the disabled. The money will help low-income families pay for the cost of home energy and cooling bills.
- Funding for the EAP program begins in July of each year, and it runs until June. Only a limited number of people can receive help, so apply early. If you apply and are found to be eligible, then you may be able to receive an annual, one-time cash assistance benefit or grant to use towards paying energy bills. Learn more on the Nevada EAP program.
Early Head Start and the Head Start are run by DWSS in partnership with the Nevada Department of Education. The government run programs promote school readiness, health and nutrition for economically disadvantaged and low income children. Resources can help address the health, educational, nutritional, social and other services of children in Nevada. The Head Start programs engage parents in their children's learning and can also help children in making progress toward their employment, educational, and literacy goals. Non-profit agencies in town and counties across Nevada run it at local classrooms.
- Head Start programs serve children ages 3-5 and their families.
- Early Head Start programs serve pregnant women and children birth to 3 and their families.
DWSS, through Access Nevada, will help disabled people in Nevada get benefits. There is social security available, FMLA for short term relief as well as medical, transportation and more. Agency on Aging as well as local DWSS offices can help people navigate the process too. The Disability public benefit helps qualified individuals with disabilities pay for basic needs and find other disability assistance programs in NV.
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Child Care and Development Program can help families that are currently receiving temporary public assistance, low income families, and people who are transitioning off of government benefits. Child care subsidies can help Nevada residents in obtaining and paying for daycare (or after school care) so they can work or attend job training. Click more information on Nevada child care assistance programs.
- Access both referrals and resources for seeking affordable and high quality child care services in Nevada from DHHS. Also get information on the various aspects of quality child care. Note that these referral services are available to all Nevada families at no cost to them, regardless of income or background.
Free federal and state income tax return preparation by volunteers is offered in Nevada from the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) as well as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Both services can provide free tax help for taxpayers who qualify for aid.
- IRS-trained and certified volunteers provide free basic federal and state of Nevada income tax return preparation to qualified individuals as part of the VITA Program. Not only can you get your tax return completed, but you can also learn about savings and tax credits such as Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled, Earned Income Tax Credit, as well as Child Tax Credit.
- The TCE Program helps seniors over 60, and can offer them free income tax preparation. Specialists that are also trained by the IRS offer free tax help, advice, and filings. The volunteers do specialize in questions about retirement issues as well as pensions and other financial matters that are unique to seniors.
Government food benefits from Nevada DWSS
The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is federal government funded. The resource is a short-term health as well as general nutrition program that is operated across the state by the Nevada State Health Division in partnership with DWSS. Residents who meet WIC eligibility requirements, including pregnant, postpartum and breast feeding women, children under age 5, and infants can apply for free or low cost nutritious foods as well as baby formula.
- There are also other services as part of WIC. Information on immunizations, prenatal care, and family planning; Nutrition and breastfeeding education; and free information about other non-profit family support services available in their community. Also the client may be put in touch with a social worker for job finding and training programs.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), sometimes referred to as Nevada food stamps, provides government benefits that can be used to help pay for groceries. All funds are loaded onto an EBT card and that is used by the very-low income household to pay for a portion of their monthly food costs. The program is currently run by the Nevada State Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
Free public health care resources in Nevada
Health Care and Medical Bill Assistance Programs are offered by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, or DHHS with ACCESS Nevada also able to process applications. Some examples of the services provided may include dental care, doctor visits, prescriptions, eye exams and glasses, therapy and more to name but a few. Pricing may vary, and some of the medical care may have a minimal cost, and much of it is free to patients. More details are below, or find details on medical billing advocates to ensure cost effective care is given.
There are a few main government insurance programs in Nevada that are available for people living in/or near poverty. Of course the main one in Medicaid and this is a state/federal benefit. Another, for younger people, in Nevada Check Up, otherwise known as Children’s Health Insurance Program, can offer comprehensive, yet low-cost, public health care coverage to working poor and low income uninsured children who are not covered by government services such as Medicaid or private insurance.
Local city and county government assistance programs in Nevada
Each and every city and county has a local office to contact for applications to public assistance. Select it below. There is also the online ACCESS Nevada portal. Or dial (775) 684-4400 to reach the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services or DHHS for your region or the DWSS contact information is here. https://dwss.nv.gov/Contact/Welfare/.
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