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Attention Provider Types 29 (Home Health Agency), 64 (Hospice) and 65 (Hospice, Long Term Care): Clarification of Telehealth Flexibilities
Nevada Medicaid·NV · Palliative Care·Provider Announcement
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nevada Medicaid clarifies telehealth rules for home health and hospice agencies. Home health initial assessments must return to in-person by July 1, 2026, while hospice face-to-face encounters can continue via telehealth through December 31, 2027.
Action Required
By July 1, 2026: Home health agencies must transition all initial assessments back to in-person visits. Update scheduling systems and staff workflows to ensure compliance. Hospice agencies can continue telehealth face-to-face encounters until December 31, 2027. Contact LTSS@nvha.nv.gov for questions about telehealth flexibilities.