Nevada Launches Nevada Health Authority to Centralize Health Insurance Programs

Nevada has established the Nevada Health Authority (NVHA), effective July 1, consolidating the state's Medicaid program, ACA exchange, and public employees' benefits program into a single agency overseen by the state Medicaid administrator. This reorganization aims to enhance Nevada's purchasing power in health insurance markets, potentially improving cost-efficiency for taxpayers and offering more competitive insurance options to eligible residents. The NVHA represents a strategic move toward centralized health insurance administration within the state to streamline processes and optimize benefits management.