Zaachila Barajas Resource Coordinator for Silver Summit Healthcare

In this episode of Community Conversation, host Megan Ray sits down with SilverSummit Health Plan to discuss important changes to Medicaid in Nevada and what it means for individuals and families—especially in rural communities like Elko, Spring Creek, and surrounding areas. Learn how Medicaid managed care is expanding statewide in 2026, what benefits are available through SilverSummit Health Plan, and how services like transportation, mental health support, and preventative care are helping improve access to healthcare across Nevada. Whether you’re currently enrolled, recently received a notice about changes, or want to find out if you qualify, this episode breaks it all down in a clear and easy-to-understand way. What Medicaid expansion means in Nevada, benefits you may not know you have, how to enroll or switch plans, resources available in rural communities For more information or to get help enrolling, visit: www.silversummithealthplan.com