Nevada Insurance 101 - Learn about what’s NEW in health insurance for Plan Year 2024.

Learn about what’s NEW in health insurance for Plan Year 2024

The individual health insurance market in Nevada consists of on-Exchange and off-Exchange plans. These are plans that are compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and cover all essential health benefits (EHB). EHBs are a set of health care services that must be covered with no “annual or lifetime dollar limits.” To view a general summary of Nevada EHBs visit http://doi.nv.gov/Healthcare-Reform/Individuals-Families/.

Open Enrollment is the time to actively purchase health insurance for the following year. This usually takes place from November 1st until January 15th. On or before October 1st of each year, the Division posts on its website the plans and the rates for such plans that will be available to buy during open enrollment. 

The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange)

The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the state agency that connects eligible Nevada residents to qualified health plans through the online marketplace, Nevada Health Link, is a fully operational State Based Exchange (SBE). Nevadans seeking coverage on the Exchange will enroll at http://www.NevadaHealthLink.com and not the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace, HealthCare.gov.

  • These plans are available to consumers who are not offered health insurance through their employers, or such coverage is unaffordable, and who are not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid.
  • Consumers who purchase health insurance through the Exchange and are eligible may receive subsidies/financial assistance from the federal government that can help offset your monthly premiums for health insurance.
  • Approved average rate change on the Exchange for 2024 is an increase of 2.8%. 

County/Area

 Carriers

Number of Plans

Clark, Nye

Aetna, Anthem, HPN, Imperial, Molina, SelectHealth, SilverSummit 

94 

Washoe

Aetna, Anthem, Hometown Health, HPN, Imperial, Molina, SilverSummit

80 

  Douglas, Lyon, Storey,
  Carson City

    Anthem, Hometown Health, Molina, SilverSummit                        49
   Churchill, Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, Lincoln, Mineral, Pershing, White Pine   Anthem, SilverSummit                         33
  • To find out if qualify for a subsidy and to estimate monthly premiums visit Nevada Health Link’s website at https://www.nevadahealthlink.com/
  • Consumers who are not eligible for a subsidy also have the option to purchase a QHP through Nevada Health Link.
  • The Division encourages consumers who are not sure if they are eligible for a subsidy to start with Nevada Health Link first to determine their eligibility.
  •          Nevada Health Link always encourages consumers to use the free assistance of a licensed enrollment professional or call 1-800-547-2927.

  • If they are not eligible, consumers are encouraged to check out all plans including those off-exchange.

What is available Off-Exchange:

Off-Exchange plans are ACA-complaint health insurance plans sold outside of the Exchange. Just like On-Exchange plans all essential health benefits as mandated by the ACA are included in these plans.

  • Since these plans are not sold on the Exchange there is no financial assistance from the federal government that can help offset monthly premiums.
  • Consumers who are eligible for a subsidy need to purchase a health insurance plan through Nevada Health Link.
  • The approved average rate increase for off-Exchange plans is 5.9%.
Companies offering plans Off the Exchange# of plans to choose fromCounties where plans are being offered
Health Plan of Nevada 8Clark, Nye, Washoe 
Sierra Health & Life 13 Clark
Hometown Health Plan (HMO)12  Washoe, Lyon, Storey, Douglas, Carson City
Hometown Health Providers (PPO)Washoe, Lyon, Storey, Douglas, Carson City
SilverSummit Health Plan Inc. 4

 Clark, Nye, Washoe, Lyon, Storey, Douglas, Carson City, Churchill,

Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, Lincoln, Mineral, Pershing, White Pine

SelectHealth, Inc.Clark, Nye 
Aetna Health14Clark, Nye, Washoe
Rocky Mountain1Lyon, Storey, Douglas, Carson City

 

RESOURCES:

Now that you know the difference between on and off-Exchange plans, you can view the approved plans and their rates by visiting the Division’s Rate Wizard Tool at http://healthrates.doi.nv.gov/Wizard.aspx

The Rate Wizard lets you compare the health insurance plans available. These rates are displayed by age, county, and are for non-smokers. The search results are displayed and then sortable by plan name, carrier name, metal tier, and whether it is offered on or off the Exchange. This allows the search to be targeted for quicker more focused results. It provides the full contracts and schedules of benefits as well.

It is important to note that these rates DO NOT REFLECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE offered through the federal government. To see whether you qualify, visit NevadaHealthLink.com.

If you are not sure what some insurance terms mean visit the Division’s health insurance glossary at http://doi.nv.gov/Health-Rate-Review/Glossary-of-Health-Insurance-Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

Everyone should shop for coverage...even if you already have insurance. There are new plans available each annual enrollment period so you should be sure to review your options. Even if you decide to stay with your current plan, here are some questions you should ask to be sure that you pick the plan that is best for you.

  • Does the health plan cover your preferred doctor?

  • Are your current medications covered by this plan?

  • Are you eligible for a subsidy?

  • Do you anticipate high or low medical expenses next year?

  • Is the premium affordable?

  • Is the deductible affordable?

Put all that knowledge to work. Use our Rate Wizard Tool to compare rates now.

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