Nevada Disability Resources

If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Nevada offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.

Workers' Compensation

The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) oversees workers' compensation.

1. Report the injury to your employer within 7 days.
2. Seek medical treatment.
3. Your employer files a claim with their insurer.

• Notify your employer within 7 days.
• File a formal claim within 90 days.

• Phone: 702-486-9080 (Las Vegas) / 775-684-7270 (Reno)
• Web: dir.nv.gov

State Disability Programs

Nevada does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.

Medicaid

Nevada Medicaid is administered by the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy.

• Online at accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov
• By phone: 1-800-992-0900

Vocational Rehabilitation

• Phone: 775-684-4040
• Web: detr.nv.gov/rehabilitation

Disability Rights

• Phone: 702-257-8150 / 1-888-349-3843
• Web: ndalc.org

Veterans Services

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services provides state-level assistance.

• Phone: 702-224-7400
• Web: veterans.nv.gov

State Employment Protections

Nevada has the Nevada Fair Employment Practices Act, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 15 or more employees.

• Nevada Equal Rights Commission: 702-486-7161
• Web: detr.nv.gov/nerc

Key Contacts

| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Division of Industrial Relations | 702-486-9080 | dir.nv.gov | | Medicaid | 1-800-992-0900 | dhcfp.nv.gov | | Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation | 775-684-4040 | detr.nv.gov | | NDALC | 1-888-349-3843 | ndalc.org | | Equal Rights Commission | 702-486-7161 | detr.nv.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |