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Nevada Structured Family Caregiving

Nevada's Structured Family Caregiving program pays family caregivers a daily stipend through the Nevada Structured Family Caregiving Medicaid waiver to provide in-home care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias as an alternative to nursing facility placement. The caregiver must live with the care recipient. Spouses may serve as caregivers. Dementia-specific population similar to Missouri's SFC program.

Pays family caregivers a tax-free daily stipend for providing in-home care to Medicaid-eligible persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who require a nursing facility level of care. The caregiver receives 50-65% of the Medicaid daily rate. The caregiver must live with the care recipient. Spouses may serve as caregivers. Dementia-specific program similar to Missouri's SFC. Available through the Nevada Structured Family Caregiving waiver. Income eligibility is determined through Medicaid, not this program directly.

Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.

Eligibility

  • Care recipient must be at least 21 years old
  • U.S. citizenship or qualified immigrant status required
  • Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
  • Caregiver must live with the care recipient
  • Must be a resident of NV
  • Must be Medicaid-eligible
  • No income test required
  • Must require a nursing facility level of care

Services

Pays family caregivers a tax-free daily stipend for providing in-home care to Medicaid-eligible persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who require a nursing facility level of care. The caregiver receives 50-65% of the Medicaid daily rate. The caregiver must live with the care recipient. Spouses may serve as caregivers. Dementia-specific program similar to Missouri's SFC. Available through the Nevada Structured Family Caregiving waiver. Income eligibility is determined through Medicaid, not this program directly.

How to apply

Apply online or find more information at the official program page.

  • medicaid (depends_on): Care recipient must be Medicaid-eligible
  • hcbs-waivers (companion): SFC is available through the Nevada Structured Family Caregiving waiver