Nevada Reentry Rural Health Innovation and Technology (RHIT)

MedicaidReentry@nvnvha.nv.gov

Funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program, Nevada Reentry Rural Health Innovation and Technology (RHIT) offers funding to help eligible rural correctional and detention facilities and their partners in Nevada prepare for Medicaid reentry services and improve access, safety, and continuity of healthcare for people preparing to return to the community.

Funding may be used for the following purposes to prepare for rural reentry:

• Existing jail management system and reentry information readiness – Review and improvements to how existing jail systems record and share information needed for reentry such as anticipated release dates, referrals, and care-transition updates. assessments, data cleanup, migration planning, workflow preparation, and targeted staff training
• Cybersecurity – Assessments, approved risk mitigation, role-based access controls, security tools, and staff training
• Connectivity and data infrastructure – Approved connectivity, telehealth tools, and infrastructure needed for secure health information access and exchange
• Eligibility, enrollment, billing, and care coordination readiness – Approved planning and staff training to help facilities check Medicaid coverage, assist with enrollment, workflow design, documentation requirements, data-field mapping, and claims-process preparation
• Electronic health record (EHR) readiness for the planned statewide system – Approved requirements assessment, data cleanup and migration planning, workflow preparation, and targeted staff training

Eligible applicants include Nevada rural counties, eligible rural correctional or detention facilities serving adults and/or youth, and eligible organizations partnering with those facilities. County governments should apply on behalf of their sheriff's department, jail, juvenile services department, or other county-operated correctional or detention facility.

Award ceiling: Not stated
Project period: January 13-August 30, 2027
Estimated total program funding: $5,000,000

This is a reimbursement-based funding opportunity. Applicants should request only costs they can complete and pay within the project period.

Links to application instructions and attachments are available on the program website.

Applicant webinar recording

Applicant workshop
November 17, 2026
3:00–4:00 p.m. Pacific
Workshop flyer