Caring for Nevada
Today, health care services are the largest portion of Nevada’s state budget. With nearly one in four Nevadans on Medicaid, we are honored to partner with the State of Nevada in the delivery of high-quality health care. Together with our trusted partners, we connect our fellow Nevadans with physical, behavioral and social support. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve, living and working in every region of the state.
Addressing healthcare holistically, we improve individual quality of life and bolster the state’s crucial provider network. We’ve designed innovative programs, solutions and support systems that break down barriers to care, improve access and reduce health disparities.
We are also aligned with the state’s top priorities of providing outstanding health care services in maternal/child health and behavioral health while continuing to make meaningful community investments.
Community Impact Report
It is an honor to highlight our awardees and all the hard work they’ve done to impact and enhance SilverSummit’s Member lives. Our partners play an important role in the work we do to meet our Members where they are.
In 2026, Nevada Medicaid will expand
We are well positioned to support the Medicaid expansion to rural Nevada.
- We are the only Managed Care Organization to have provided health insurance (Marketplace) to ALL rural Nevada counties since 2017. We understand the health care needs of our rural Nevada Members.
- We have established relationships and contracts with nearly all rural Nevada providers and critical access to hospitals.
- In 2024, SilverSummit awarded $1,501,027 in grants to organizations serving rural Nevada
Maternal Child Health
Our objective is to optimize the health outcomes of every pregnant woman.
Based on the data we’ve gathered there’s a critical need to focus on the healthcare disparities among black pregnant women. In collaboration with healthcare providers, we care coordinate our Members through specialized programs. A diagnosis of gestational diabetes or hypertension/pre-eclampsia triggers an immediate referral to high-risk OB/GYNs, Specialized OB case managers, and more…
- Digital remote patient monitoring, with immediate
clinical staff response to complications. - Customized food delivery to meet clinical and nutritional
needs. - Doulas, Mid-Wifery, and Lactation Specialists for
culturally responsive holistic care options.
Our maternal health programs are designed to address Drivers of Health (SDOH).
For Members who struggle with addiction, our Healthy Beginnings pilot program offers immediate access to substance use disorder treatment to help improve health outcomes. We also helped fund Maddie’s Place; a recovery nursery designed especially for babies experiencing withdrawal due to prenatal substance exposure.
Our Start Smart for Your Baby program provides Members with necessities like a no-cost car seat, as well as access to a case manager for extra support.
The Start Smart for Your Baby™ program.
We created this program to provide advice and resources for pregnant Members and new parents
Centene Foundation and SilverSummit Healthplan Grant $1.1 Million to fund Medical Maternity Home Program
OPINION:
Preterm birth in rural Nevada: a crisis with
solutions. By Dr. Brian Iriye, Managing Physician High Risk Pregnancy Center
Published by: The Nevada Independent - February 1, 2025
Behavioral Health
Our number one priority for our Member’s mental health fitness is ease of access to all levels of treatment.
Depending on the individual’s needs we work to provide access to intensive in-patient and residential treatment to outpatient services like psychiatry, counseling, and prescription medications.
- Same-Day Appointments for both psychiatry and therapy 7 days a week.
- Free transportation to appointments and other social services.
- Complete Care – Our certified Community Health Workers guide our Members as they access vital community-based services that benefit their overall health and well-being.
For More Information on Behavioral Health Services
Whole Person Healthcare
We know the best way to care for our Members is to address their needs holistically. When Members seek care, they bring more than just their physical symptoms. They bring behavioral, economic, and social conditions as well. A complete picture of health includes all the interconnected factors that contribute to wellbeing in the long and short term.
Our whole person care approach bridges the gap between physical and behavioral healthcare and it’s the foundation of each of our local programs. Choose Tomorrow is an innovative suicide prevention protocol designed to quickly identify and assess Members at risk of self-harm. We provide both immediate and ongoing services for Members, including outreach, screening and safety plans.
Community Giving
Investing in our Nevada partners
Since 2022, SilverSummit has invested over $21.8 million, along with an additional $326,027 in funding, to support rural providers and community-based organizations through our Community Investment Program across Nevada.
The Community Investment Program is designed to improve our Members’ health outcomes by reducing barriers they face in achieving whole person care.
We invest in local organizations that impact our community and members’ health.
Funding Priorities:
- Housing Support Services
- Justice Involved Community ReEntry
- Maternal Child Health
- Food Insecurity
- Youth Programming
- Initiatives to Improve Quality
- Increased Access to Care
- Provider Technology Advancements
Highlights of Our Programs
Housing Services
In partnership with the Member, we develop housing support plans that address the root causes of their situation and their immediate shelter needs.
Options Include:
- Short-Term Shelter
- Transitional Housing
- Eviction Assistance
- Medical Respite Care
- Long-Term Supportive Housing
We don’t stop there. We will coordinate services and follow-up to connect Members with wrap-around services, with access to:
- Career Development Training
- Transportation Services
- Housing and Rental Deposits*
*Applies to Qualified Members
Our Commitment to Value
We are dedicated to advancing health outcomes through innovative clinical pharmacy programs. We focus on overcoming the unique challenges our Members face, ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications. Our proactive strategies are designed to optimize treatment and significantly enhance overall health.
Proven Impact
Our robust pharmacy programs have delivered a remarkable 23% reduction in total care costs across Nevada*. By integrating cutting-edge solutions and providing personalized support, we are driving improved health outcomes and greater financial efficiency for our Members. *For 2023 and partial Q1 2024, total cost of care includes medical costs, both in-patient and out-patient, as well as pharmacy costs.
The Value of Pharmacy (PDF)
Justice Involved Reentry Services
Assist our Justice involved Members exiting detention with the following services:
- Re-Entry Transitional Housing Support
- Residential Treatment Programs to address substance use disorders
- Workforce Development
Workforce Development Services
Nourish and Thrive Together Program is an exceptional opportunity crafted to uplift the lives of our valued Members. This program is power packed with learning experiences and career development training designed to meet the interest of each Member.
- Access to free learning opportunities
- Personalized job training to meet members interests
- Grocery incentives to purchase nutritious foods
- A $100 gift card for successfully completing the Training Program
