Nevada Obamacare 2027: Deadlines, Medicaid and Help

In Nevada, you sign up for 2027 coverage at Nevada Health Link from November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Nevada expanded Medicaid, so adults 19 to 64 qualify with income up to 138% of the poverty line. Coverage Decider checked these rules on October 15, 2026.

When is open enrollment in Nevada for 2027?

In Nevada, you sign up for 2027 coverage at Nevada Health Link, the state’s own Marketplace, not HealthCare.gov.

Date What happens
Nov. 1, 2026 2027 open enrollment starts
Jan. 15, 2027 Open enrollment ends

Nevada Health Link hadn’t posted its 2027 deadline for Jan. 1 coverage as of Oct. 15, 2026. Coverage Decider checked these dates against Nevada Health Link and CMS on Oct. 15, 2026. 2027 open enrollment dates lists every state’s deadlines.

Who qualifies for Medicaid in Nevada?

Nevada expanded Medicaid. Adults 19 to 64 qualify with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level: $22,025 a year for one person or $45,540 for a family of four, using the 2026 guidelines.

Group Income limit, share of the poverty line (KFF, January 2026)
Adults 19 to 64 138%
Children, through Medicaid or CHIP 205%
Pregnancy 205%

Does Nevada have Medicaid work requirements in 2027?

Yes. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, adults 19 to 64 covered through Nevada’s Medicaid expansion must show 80 hours a month of work, school, job training or volunteering, or show they’re exempt, under the 2025 federal budget law (P.L. 119-21).

Medicaid work requirements in 2027 covers who’s exempt and how reporting works.

What will 2027 plans cost in Nevada?

Compare 2027 plans and prices for Nevada at Nevada Health Link. Above 400% of the poverty line there’s no federal tax credit in 2027: the 2027 subsidy cliff shows where it ends for your household size.

Where can you get free help enrolling in Nevada?

Nevada Health Link, like every ACA Marketplace, funds free Navigators who help Nevada residents apply. Find one through Nevada Health Link.

Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline to sign up for Obamacare in Nevada for 2027?

Open enrollment in Nevada runs from November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027 at Nevada Health Link. Nevada Health Link hadn't posted its 2027 deadline for January 1 coverage as of October 15, 2026.

Can a single adult get Medicaid in Nevada in 2027?

Yes, with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level, which is $22,025 a year for one person in 2026. Starting January 1, 2027, most adults in the expansion group must also meet the federal work requirement, or show they're exempt.

Is there a penalty for not having health insurance in Nevada?

No. There's no federal penalty for going without coverage, and Nevada doesn't charge one either.

References

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