Nevada will see some changes in the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange in 2018, including plans and pricing. Open enrollment runs from November 1 to December 15.
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The Nevada Assembly passed AB1, Friday evening, 37-4. The vote is part of the Special Session, called by Governor Brian Sandoval.
Economics
Governor Sandoval's plan to increase business license fees has essentially died in the State Assembly. But now he has a new option that will combine his bill with another one to help raise about $500 million for education reforms.
The 78th Legislative Session starts on Monday, and one of the major issues is Governor Brian Sandoval's proposed modification to business license fee.
Governor Brian Sandoval's Chief of Staff Gerald Gardner is leaving his position to join Genting/Resorts World Las Vegas starting July 7. Mike Willden, current Director of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, has been named Chief of Staff effective June 16th.
Nevada Medicaid enrollments under federal health care reform have surpassed initial projections and are on pace to reach 500,000 by summer.
The backlog of Nevada Medicaid applications reached 50,000 at the end of January, five times the normal amount seen before federal health care reform expanded eligibility.