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Division of welfare and supportive services
Division of welfare and supportive services
The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services provides assistance to those who meet requirements based on need. Assistance includes determination for Nevada Medicaid Insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). You must apply for these benefits through online application (Access Nevada) or by paper application at this time.
**Disclaimer from DWSS: Offices are open with restrictions. Given the possible serious health risks associated with COVID-19, the public is encouraged to continue to use internet and telephone options. Please only visit the office if it is necessary. If you must go to a DWSS office, be prepared to wear a face covering and maintain a six-foot social distance. There will be limited entry to offices to minimize risks to public health. Applications, re-certifications or document uploads can be completed by clicking on the ACCESS NEVADA button above, or paper applications button to view a list of local office locations. The health, safety and well-being of Nevadans and the DWSS staff remain our priority at this time.
Nevada Department of employment, training, and rehabilitation
Nevada Department of employment, training, and rehabilitation
For unemployment benefit information due to the loss of employment because of COVID-19, please click here.
For information regarding Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) please click here.
For general information from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation please click here.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
For more information or to apply click here.
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