Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Children Enrolled in Nevada Check Up
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The number of children enrolled in Nevada Check Up (NCU), part of the state's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to provide low-lost comprehensive health care coverage to low income, uninsured children (birth through 18), not covered by private insurance or Medicaid.
Why is this important?
Families with incomes too high for Medicaid and too low to afford private health-insurance coverage (income levels up to 200% of the federal poverty level), may not be able to access basic healthcare, further impacting the overall health and cost to the community. Nevada Check Up (NCU) provides a cost-effective way for qualifying families to manage their children’s basic healthcare needs.
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was authorized under Title XXI of the Social Security Act. Like Medicaid, CHIP is a joint federal-state program, with funding extended through September 2027. The Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) manages NCU eligibility. The Division of Healthcare Financing and Policy (DHCFP) manages the NCU health policy benefit. The Medicaid provider network and/or Medicaid contracted managed care organizations provide covered services to eligible children. The only cost to the Nevada Check Up enrollee family is a quarterly premium.
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Last update: March 2024
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Data Source
- UNR, School of Medicine, Office of Statewide Initiatives
Maintained By: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Filed under: Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children