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Availability of short-term health insurance in Nevada

Nevada regulations limit initial duration of short-term health plans to 185 days

In Nevada, short-term health insurance is limited to terms of no more than 185 days with no renewal.

As of 2023, there were at least six insurers selling short-term health insurance plans in Nevada.

Frequently asked questions about short-term health insurance in Nevada

Is short-term health insurance available for purchase in Nevada?

Yes. As of 2023, there were at least six insurers offering short-term health insurance in Nevada.

How much does short-term health insurance cost in Nevada?

The average monthly premium for a short-term health insurance plan sold in Nevada was $215.28 in 2022, according to data from IHC Specialty Benefits.

How does Nevada regulate the sale of short-term health insurance?

The Nevada Division of Insurance maintains a web page with FAQs about short-term plans, and cautions consumers to fully understand the coverage options available to them.

Before the Trump administration finalized the new regulations to expand access to short-term plans, the Nevada health insurance exchange submitted comments to HHS, strongly objecting to the proposed short-term health insurance rules and explaining how a larger pool of people in the short-term market would result in a smaller, sicker pool of insureds in the ACA-compliant market.

After the proposed rule was finalized, the Nevada health insurance exchange published a resource with details about how short-term coverage compares to ACA-compliant plans, and a reminder that state law limits short-term health insurance in Nevada to 185 days, regardless of changes at the federal level.

What are the duration limits for short-term health plans under Nevada rules?

Until October 2, 2018, federal regulations limited short-term health insurance plans to no more than three months in duration, and renewals were prohibited (that rule took effect in 2017; prior to that, federal regulations allowed short-term plans to have terms of up to 364 days). The Trump administration implemented rules at that point allowing for much longer short-term plans, unless a state imposes its own restrictions.

Nevada state regulations (which have been in place since 1997) define short-term health insurance in Nevada as a plan that lasts no more than 185 days. The coverage cannot be renewed, but can be extended if the insured is hospitalized on the day that the policy would have terminated, with the extended policy period covering the remainder of the patient’s hospital stay.

The Trump administration’s rules for short-term plans clarify that states may continue to impose tighter regulations than the new federal rules. So short-term health insurance in Nevada can have a maximum term of 185 days, and is nonrenewable. (In states that don’t impose stricter limits, current federal rules allow short-term plans to have initial terms of up to 364 days, and total duration, including renewals, of up to three years.)

Which insurance companies offer short-term health coverage in Nevada?

At least six insurance companies offer short-term health insurance plans in Nevada as of 2023:

The available plans all have a maximum duration of six months and are nonrenewable, in keeping with Nevada’s rules.

The insurance companies offer differing coverage in terms of the deductibles, benefit maximums, excluded services, eligibility guidelines, and provider networks. It’s important to carefully read the details of any short-term medical plan you’re considering, in order to avoid unwanted surprises later on if you have a claim.

Who can buy short-term health insurance in Nevada?

Short-term health insurance in Nevada can be purchased by residents who can meet the underwriting guidelines of insurers. In general, this means being under 65 years old (some insurers put the age at 64) and in fairly good health.

Short-term health medical insurance plans typically include exclusions for pre-existing conditions, so these types of plans will not be adequate for someone in the Silver State who needs medical care for ongoing or pre-existing conditions.

Short-term health insurance policies also do not have to provide coverage for essential health benefits (the most commonly excluded benefits are maternity care, mental health care, and prescription drugs), and can impose limits on the maximum amount they’ll pay for your healthcare services.

If you’re in need of health insurance in Nevada outside of the annual open enrollment period (November 1 to January 15), your first step should be to see whether you’re eligible for a special enrollment period that would allow you to enroll in an ACA-compliant individual major medical plan.

There are a variety of qualifying life events that will trigger a special enrollment period and allow you to purchase a plan through the health insurance exchange/marketplace in Nevada (Nevada Health Link). These plans are sold on a month-to-month basis, so you can enroll in a plan even if you only need coverage for a couple of months before another policy kicks in.

And if your household income makes you eligible for financial assistance, you might qualify for a premium subsidy and possibly cost-sharing reductions as well. Premium subsidies make your monthly premiums more affordable — even if you only need coverage for a short while — and cost-sharing reductions reduce your out-of-pocket medical expenses if and when you need healthcare services. (Note that there are no subsidies available for short-term health insurance; you must enroll through Nevada Health Link in order to get subsidies.)

It’s also important to understand that Medicaid can serve as temporary coverage for people who have lost some or all of their income. Nevada expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and eligibility is based on monthly income (as opposed to premium subsidies in the marketplace, which are based on annual income).

Learn more about Medicaid in Nevada.

When should I consider buying short-term health insurance in Nevada?

There are times in the Sagebrush State when short-term health insurance could be the only realistic option, such as:

Louise Norris is an individual health insurance broker who has been writing about health insurance and health reform since 2006. She has written dozens of opinions and educational pieces about the Affordable Care Act for healthinsurance.org.

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