Nevada

Nevada American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Nevada Army Benefits

Contact information and locations for applying for benefits and entitlements for Regular Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, family members and retirees.

Nevada CARE Loan Program

Offers financial loans at low interest rates for the purchase of assistive devices--most often, home and vehicle modifications.

Nevada Disability Determination Services (DDS)

Works through an agreement with the federal SSA to determine eligibility for Social Security disability for individuals in Nevada.

Nevada Division for Aging Service

Works to develop, coordinate and deliver a comprehensive support service system in order for Nevada's senior citizens to lead independent, meaningful and dignified lives. Chapters offer assistance with medical benefits and other issues.

Nevada Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) Program

Information on this Medicaid-covered program of scheduled checkups and screenings for children 20 and under to detect and treat health problems.

Nevada Medicaid Covered Services

Information on services covered by the state Medicaid program, including medical transportation and physician services.

Nevada Office of Veterans Services

Helps veterans and their family members obtain federal services, employment, compensation and government benefits to which they are entitled.

Southern Nevada Centers for Independent Living

Helps people with disabilities in Southern Nevada through a variety of services in the areas of employment, independent living skills, transportation, housing, advocacy and benefits counseling.

Nevada Check Up - Children's Health Insurance Program

Provides low-cost, comprehensive health care coverage to low income, uninsured children (birth through 18) who are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid.

Social Security Administration (SSA) San Francisco Region Office

Advises SSA customers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands on how they may contact their local office to obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Nevada Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.

Nevada Food Stamp Application

Form to apply to receive food stamps in Nevada. Document is in .pdf format.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada

Works to end hunger in Northern Nevada through direct services, advocacy, outreach and education.

Nevada Food Stamp Outreach Programs

Information on food banks and other outreach programs available in Nevada to help provide food to those who qualify.

Division of Welfare & Supportive Services

Provides services to help Nevada families, people with disabilities and Older Americans achieve their highest levels of self-sufficiency.

Nevada Food Stamps Program

Information from the Nevada State Division of Welfare and Supportive Services about assistance in the form of food stamp benefits to help feed low income individuals and families.
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