Financing
Development, operation, and sustainability of the crisis response system depends on sufficient funding. Nevada currently funds the crisis response system through a combination of sources: a surcharge on telecommunication lines; government grants and earmarks from federal, state, and local sources; health insurance reimbursements; and targeted local investments by foundations, businesses, and other public support.
Telecommunications Surcharge
Under Nevada law, a $0.35 surcharge is collected each month on all phone numbers that have a Nevada area code. This funding can only be used to support crisis services in the state and must support the administration of Nevada 988.
(see Crisis Response Fee section on this page)
shows enacted and pending legislation to fund crisis services
Nevada Medicaid
Nevada Medicaid reimburses providers enrolled in Medicaid for specified crisis services that are provided to individuals who have Medicaid health insurance coverage. The links below have information about provider enrollment, covered crisis services, conditions that providers must meet to receive reimbursement, and reimbursement rates.
Nevada Medicaid Services Manual - see Chapter 4400 for crisis services