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NV Rev Stat § 422A.230 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.230 - Legislative appropriations; disbursements.

  1. Money to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, any federal money allotted to the State of Nevada pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Program for Child Care and Development, must be provided by appropriation by the Legislature from the State General Fund.  2. Disbursements for the purposes of this chapter must be made upon claims duly filed and allowed in the same manner as other money in the State Treasury is disbursed.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.232 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.232 - Gifts and grants of money to Division: Deposit in Division of Welfare and Supportive Services’ Gift and Cooperative Account; use; approval of claims by Administrator.

  1. Any gifts or grants of money which the Division is authorized to accept must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services’ Gift and Cooperative Account in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Gift Fund.  2. Money in the Account must be used for welfare purposes only and expended in accordance with the terms of the gift or grant.  3. All claims must be approved by the Administrator before they are paid.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 422A.340)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.235 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.235 - Deposit of money received for certain programs in appropriate accounts of Division in State General Fund.

Any federal money allotted to the State of Nevada for public assistance programs and other programs for which the Division is responsible and such other money as may be received by the State for such purposes must, except as otherwise provided in NRS 425.363, be deposited in the appropriate accounts of the Division in the State General Fund.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.240 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.240 - Acceptance of Social Security Act and federal money.

  1. The State of Nevada assents to the purposes of the Act of Congress of the United States entitled the "Social Security Act," approved August 14, 1935, and assents to such additional federal legislation as is not inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter and NRS 432.010 to 432.085, inclusive.  2. The State of Nevada further accepts, with the approval of the Governor, the appropriations of money by Congress in pursuance of the Social Security Act and authorizes the receipt of such money into the State Treasury for the use of the Department in accordance with this chapter, NRS 432.010 to 432.085, inclusive, and the conditions imposed by the Social Security Act.  3. The State of Nevada may accept, with the approval of the Governor, any additional funds which may become or are made available for extension of programs and services administered by the Department under the provisions of the Social Security Act. Such money must be deposited in the State Treasury for the use of the Department in accordance with this chapter, NRS 432.010 to 432.085, inclusive, and the conditions and purposes under which granted by the Federal Government.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.245 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.245 - Acceptance of increased benefits of future congressional legislation; regulations.

If Congress passes any law increasing the participation of the Federal Government in a Nevada program for public assistance, whether relating to eligibility for assistance or otherwise:  1. The Director may accept, with the approval of the Governor, the increased benefits of such congressional legislation; and  2. The Administrator may adopt any regulations required by the Federal Government as a condition of acceptance.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.250 - Contract or agreement with Federal Government by Director.

The Director shall have the power to sign and execute, in the name of the State, by "The Department of Health and Human Services," any contract or agreement with the Federal Government or its agencies.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.252 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.252 - Contracts for cooperation with governmental entities and others; effect of payments to Division for such cooperation; immunity from and limitations on liability not waived.

  1. For the purposes of this chapter, the Department through the Division may cooperate, financially or otherwise, and execute contracts or agreements with the Federal Government, any federal department or agency, any other state department or agency, a county, a city, a public district or any political subdivision of this State, a public or private corporation, an individual or a group of individuals. Such a contract or agreement may include provisions whereby the Division will provide staff, services or other resources, or any combination thereof, without payment, to further the purposes of the contract or agreement. If the contract or agreement includes a provision whereby the Division is paid for the provision of staff, services or other resources, the payment will be reimbursed directly to the Division’s budget. Cooperation pursuant to this section does not of itself relieve any person, department, agency or political subdivision of any responsibility or liability existing under any provision of law.  2. If the Administrator or the Administrator’s designee enters into a contract or agreement pursuant to subsection 1 with a private nonprofit corporation, the contract or agreement may allow:  (a) The Division to enter and inspect any premises which are related to services provided under the contract or agreement and to inspect any records which are related to services provided under the contract or agreement to ensure the welfare of any consumer served by the private nonprofit corporation under the contract or agreement;  (b) The Division and the private nonprofit corporation to share confidential information concerning any consumer served by the private nonprofit corporation under the contract or agreement; and  (c) The private nonprofit corporation to assign rights and obligations of the private nonprofit corporation under the contract or agreement to the Division.  3. The State, the Department and the Division do not waive any immunity from liability or limitation on liability provided by law by entering into a contract or agreement pursuant to this section and any such contract or agreement must include a provision to that effect.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 315)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.260 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.260 - State plans for certain programs: Development, adoption and revision by Director; Division required to comply.

  1. The Director shall adopt each state plan required by the Federal Government, either directly or as a condition to the receipt of federal money, for the administration of any public assistance or other program for which the Division is responsible. Such a plan must set forth, regarding the particular program to which the plan applies:  (a) The requirements for eligibility;  (b) The nature and amounts of grants and other assistance which may be provided;  (c) The conditions imposed; and  (d) Such other provisions relating to the development and administration of the program as the Director deems necessary.  2. In developing and revising such a plan, the Director shall consider, among other things:  (a) The amount of money available from the Federal Government;  (b) The conditions attached to the acceptance of that money; and  (c) The limitations of legislative appropriations and authorizations,  for the particular program to which the plan applies.  3. The Division shall make available to members of the general public a summary of the State Plan for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families established pursuant to this section.  4. The Division shall comply with each state plan adopted pursuant to this section.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 8)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.270 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.270 - Legal advisers for Division.

The Attorney General and the deputies of the Attorney General are the legal advisers for the Division.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 9)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.275 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.275 - Appeal to Department by applicant for or recipient of public assistance or services; notice of initial decision; hearing.

  1. Subject to the provisions of subsection 2, if an application for public assistance or claim for services is not acted upon by the Department within a reasonable time after the filing of the application or claim for services, or is denied in whole or in part, or if any grant of public assistance or claim for services is reduced, suspended or terminated, the applicant for or recipient of public assistance or services may appeal to the Department and may be represented in the appeal by counsel or by another representative chosen by the applicant or recipient.  2. Upon the initial decision to deny, reduce, suspend or terminate public assistance or services, the Department shall notify that applicant or recipient of its decision, the regulations involved and the right to request a hearing within a certain period. If a request for a hearing is received within that period, the Department shall notify that person of the time, place and nature of the hearing. The Department shall provide an opportunity for a hearing of that appeal and shall review the case regarding all matters alleged in that appeal.  3. The Department is not required to grant a hearing pursuant to this section if the request for the hearing is based solely upon the provisions of a federal law or a law of this State that requires an automatic adjustment to the amount of public assistance or services that may be received by an applicant or recipient.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 9)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.280 - Hearing: Rights of parties; informal disposition; record; transcribing of oral proceedings; findings of fact; limitation on participation of employee or representative of Department in decision.

  1. At any hearing held pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 422A.275, opportunity must be afforded all parties to respond and present evidence and argument on all issues involved.  2. Unless precluded by law, informal disposition may be made of any hearing by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order or default.  3. The record of a hearing must include:  (a) All pleadings, motions and intermediate rulings.  (b) Evidence received or considered.  (c) Questions and offers of proof and objections, and rulings thereon.  (d) Any decision, opinion or report by the hearing officer presiding at the hearing.  4. Oral proceedings, or any part thereof, must be transcribed on request of any party seeking judicial review of the decision.  5. Findings of fact must be based exclusively on substantial evidence.  6. Any employee or other representative of the Department who investigated or made the initial decision to deny, modify or cancel a grant of public assistance or services shall not participate in the making of any decision made pursuant to the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 9)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.285 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.285 - Hearing: Evidence.

In any hearing held pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 422A.275:  1. Irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence must be excluded. Unless it is privileged pursuant to chapter 49 of NRS, evidence, including, without limitation, hearsay, may be admitted if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonable and prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. Objections to evidentiary offers may be made. Subject to the requirements of this subsection, if a hearing will be expedited and the interests of the parties will not be prejudiced substantially, any part of the evidence may be received in written form.  2. Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts. Upon request, parties must be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original.  3. Each party may call and examine witnesses, introduce exhibits, cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues whether or not the matter was covered in the direct examination, impeach any witness, regardless of which party first called the witness to testify, and rebut the evidence against the party.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 10)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.290 - Hearing: Person with communications disability entitled to services of interpreter.

Any person who is:  1. The subject of a hearing conducted under the authority of the Division; or  2. A witness at that hearing,  and who is a person with a communications disability as defined in NRS 50.050, is entitled to the services of an interpreter at public expense in accordance with the provisions of NRS 50.050 to 50.053, inclusive. The interpreter must be appointed by the person who presides at the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 10; A 2007, 174)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.295 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.295 - Contents and delivery of decision or order of hearing officer; petition for judicial review; filing of decision and record with court.

  1. A decision or order issued by a hearing officer must be in writing. A final decision must include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated. Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory or regulatory language, must be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. A copy of the decision or order must be delivered by certified mail to each party and to the attorney or other representative of each party.  2. The Department or an applicant for or recipient of public assistance or services may, at any time within 90 days after the date on which the written notice of the decision is mailed, petition the district court of the judicial district in which the applicant for or recipient of public assistance or services resides to review the decision. The district court shall review the decision on the record of the case before the hearing officer. The decision and record must be certified as correct and filed with the clerk of the court by the Department.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 10)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.300 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.300 - Judicial review: Taking of additional evidence; limitations on review; grounds for reversal; appeal to appellate court.

  1. Before the date set by the court for hearing, an application may be made to the court by motion, with notice to the opposing party and an opportunity for that party to respond, for leave to present additional evidence. If it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and that there were good reasons for failure to present it in the proceeding before the Department, the court may order that the additional evidence be taken before the Department upon conditions determined by the court. The Department may modify its findings and decision by reason of the additional evidence and shall file that evidence and any modifications, new findings or decisions with the reviewing court.  2. The review must be conducted by the court without a jury and must be confined to the record. In cases of alleged irregularities in procedure before the Department, not shown in the record, proof thereon may be taken in the court. The court, at the request of either party, shall hear oral argument and receive written briefs.  3. The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the Department as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm the decision of the Department or remand the case for further proceedings. The court may reverse the decision and remand the case to the Department for further proceedings if substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because the Department’s findings, inferences, conclusions or decisions are:  (a) In violation of constitutional, regulatory or statutory provisions;  (b) In excess of the statutory authority of the Department;  (c) Made upon unlawful procedure;  (d) Affected by other error of law;  (e) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative and substantial evidence on the whole record; or  (f) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion.  4. An aggrieved party may obtain review of any final judgment of the district court by appeal to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution. The appeal must be taken in the manner provided for civil cases.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 10; A 2013, 1782)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.305 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.305 - Forms of reports and records to be kept by persons subject to supervision or investigation by Division.

To ensure accuracy, uniformity and completeness in statistics and information, the Division may prescribe forms of reports and records to be kept by all persons, associations or institutions, subject to its supervision or investigation, and each such person, association or institution shall keep such records and render such reports in the form so prescribed.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 11)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.325 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.325 - Assistance not assignable or subject to process or bankruptcy law.

Assistance awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is not transferable or assignable at law or in equity, and none of the money paid or payable under this chapter is subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 12)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.330 - Assistance subject to future amending and repealing acts.

All assistance awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is awarded and held subject to the provisions of any amending or repealing act that may be enacted, and no recipient has any claim for assistance or otherwise by reason of the assistance being affected in any way by an amending or repealing act.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 12)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.332 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.332 - Recipients of public assistance: Immunization of dependent children.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, as a condition to the receipt of public assistance, a recipient must:  (a) Ensure that each dependent child for whom the recipient is receiving assistance has received the standard immunizations established for children by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 439.550.  (b) Within 6 months after the determination of the eligibility of the recipient for public assistance, submit to the Division, in the manner specified in NRS 432A.230 and 432A.260 for admission to a child care facility, proof that each dependent child for whom the recipient is receiving assistance has received those standard immunizations.  2. The Division shall advise each recipient of the availability of those standard immunizations through clinics for the immunization of children held pursuant to NRS 439.535.  3. The Division shall waive the requirements of subsection 1 if the failure to immunize a dependent child is because of a religious belief or medical condition and the recipient submits to the Division a written statement of that fact in the manner specified in NRS 432A.240 or 432A.250 for admission to a child care facility.  4. A head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families who does not comply with the requirements of this section:  (a) Shall be deemed to have failed to comply with the terms of the plan for personal responsibility signed by the head of the household pursuant to NRS 422A.535; and  (b) Is subject to the penalties prescribed by the Division pursuant to NRS 422A.560 for failing to comply with the terms of that plan.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 13) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 422A.355)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.333 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.333 - Recipients of public assistance: Attendance of children at school and assistance with their academic performance.

  1. A recipient who has control or charge of a child who is not less than 7 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age, must comply with the provisions of NRS 392.040 with respect to that child.  2. If the head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families has control or charge of a child who is not less than 7 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age, the head of the household shall take every reasonable action to ensure that the child is not at risk of failing to advance to the next grade level in school.  3. If the head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families has control or charge of a child who is not less than 7 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age and:  (a) The head of the household does not comply with the provisions of NRS 392.040 with respect to that child; or  (b) That child is at risk of failing to advance to the next grade level in school,  the Division shall require the head of the household to review with the Division the personal responsibility plan signed by the head of household pursuant to NRS 422A.535 and revise the plan as necessary to assist the head of the household in complying with the provisions of NRS 392.040 and helping the child to improve his or her academic performance.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 13; A 2013, 1311) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 422A.360)
NV Rev Stat § 422A.3351 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 422A - Welfare and Supportive Services|NRS 422A.3351 - Application for Medicaid: Statements regarding action for recovery and civil liability of recipient.

Each application for Medicaid must include a statement that:  1. Any assistance paid on behalf of a recipient may be recovered in an action filed against the estate of the recipient or the spouse of the recipient; and  2. Any person who signs an application for Medicaid and fails to report to the Department:  (a) Any required information which the recipient knew at the time the recipient signed the application; or  (b) Within the period allowed by the Department, any required information which the recipient obtained after the recipient filed the application,  may be personally liable for any money incorrectly paid to the recipient.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 1307)