Nevada Pays Below-Average Share of Medicaid Costs — Nevada Political Journal

Nevada Pays Below-Average Share of Medicaid Costs — Nevada Political Journal Medicaid is a joint federal-state health insurance program for low-income Americans. States cover an average of 35.2% of its costs. Nevada pays about 27%, so the federal government funds 73% of the state’s $6.18 billion program. That lower share continues to shape budget debates in Carson City.