Nevada Medicaid updated its mental-health services manual to include coordinated specialty care and assertive community treatment.
What changed
Nevada Medicaid announced updates to its Mental Health Services manual effective October 1, 2025. The update includes Coordinated Specialty Care for people experiencing first-episode psychosis and Assertive Community Treatment for people with serious and persistent mental illness.
What the services are
Coordinated Specialty Care is a team-based approach designed for people early in the course of psychosis. Depending on the program, services may include medication management, therapy, family education, supported employment or education, and case management.
Assertive Community Treatment is an intensive, team-based model intended to help people with substantial ongoing needs receive coordinated support in the community.
Why it matters for Nevada families
Early, coordinated care can make it easier for families to navigate multiple services. The manual update establishes a coverage framework, but it does not mean that every community has an available team or that every person will meet eligibility criteria.
Questions to ask
- Does the member qualify for Coordinated Specialty Care or Assertive Community Treatment?
- Which enrolled programs serve the member’s county?
- Is a referral or prior authorization required?
- Who coordinates care if a local program has a waiting list?
Families should confirm current eligibility and provider availability directly with Nevada Medicaid or their managed care plan.
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This report is educational and is not medical advice. Coverage, availability and eligibility can change; verify details with the named source or your care team.