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The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented hardships for thousands of children and families and highlighted more than at any other time in our history the critical and ESSENTIAL role that Early Childhood (ECE) Educators play in keeping our economy and our entire country afloat. Without you, other essential workers would not have been able to report to work to provide critical care services for the ill and thousands of children would have been left without care. The work you do in ECE every day is so important – in fact, we feel it is THE most important work on the planet.

To thank you for your commitment to ECE and the children and families you serve, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, in partnership with The Nevada Registry and the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children, has created the Early Childhood Staff Stipend Incentive Program. This program provides support to lessen the financial impact Early Childhood Educators and professionals have endured during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. To be eligible, applicants must be active members of The Nevada Registry and employed at an eligible child care program serving children ages 0-8. Approved applicants will receive a stipend in the amount of $1,000 issued in one disbursement.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Stipend

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The stipend is considered taxable earned income and may have potential tax implications should you choose to apply for it. If you choose not to apply, please be aware that this tab will remain in your account until the application period closes on 6/30/2024.

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Before proceeding to the stipend application, your personal and employment information must be confirmed.
Click here to confirm your information and begin the application process.

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented hardships for thousands of children and families and highlighted more than at any other time in our history the critical and ESSENTIAL role that Early Childhood (ECE) Educators play in keeping our economy, and in reality, our entire country afloat. Without you, other essential workers would not have been able to report to work to provide critical care services for the ill and thousands of children would have been left without care. The work you do in ECE every day, and that you continued to do during the pandemic despite very challenging circumstances, is so important – in fact, we feel it is THE most important work on the planet.

To thank you for your commitment to ECE and the children and families you serve, with funds received from the American Rescue Plan, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, in partnership with The Nevada Registry and the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children, has created the Early Childhood Staff Stipend Incentive Program. This program provides support to lessen the financial impact Early Childhood Educators and professionals have endured during the COVID-19 pandemic. To be eligible, applicants must be active members of The Nevada Registry and employed at an eligible child care program serving children ages 0-8. Approved applicants will receive a stipend in the amount of $1,000 issued in one disbursement.

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NOTE: The link to the stipend application is not available for one of the following reasons:

• You already have a personal or employment update pending review by The Nevada Registry. The link to the stipend application will be accessible once your account has been updated.
  
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• You are currently within 45 days of your certificate expiration date and eligible to renew your membership with The Nevada Registry. The link to the stipend application will be accessible once you have renewed your membership.

Thank you for your commitment to Early Childhood in Nevada and the children and families you served before and during the pandemic and continue to serve today! We appreciate and recognize the hard work you do every day and hope that you will continue to make ECE your chosen profession for many years to come!

Stipend Application Status: Initial application submitted to The Nevada Registry for review.

Your application to the Early Childhood Staff Stipend Incentive Program has been received by The Nevada Registry and is currently under review. The current application review time is approximately 3-5 business days. You will receive an email when the initial review process is complete with information about what to expect next.

NOTE: Return to this tab frequently to check the status of your stipend application.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Stipend

Thank you for your commitment to Early Childhood in Nevada and the children and families you served before and during the pandemic and continue to serve today! We appreciate and recognize the hard work you do every day and hope that you will continue to make ECE your chosen profession for many years to come!

Stipend Application Status: Application Denied

Your application to the Early Childhood Staff Stipend Incentive Program has been denied for the following reason(s):
Questions? For the quickest response, please contact the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children at nvecestipends@gmail.com or 775-327-0680.

Stipend Application Status: No Longer Eligible to Apply for Stipend

Your initial eligibility for the Early Childhood Staff Stipend Incentive Program was determined by your active Registry membership status AND the current employer on record in your Nevada Registry membership account when the application period opened. Through the process of updating your employment, you indicated that you now work for a program that is not on the list of eligible programs. As a result, you are no longer considered eligible to apply for the stipend during the first cycle of funding. Should your employment change within the current funding cycle (January 2022 – June 2022), you may once again become eligible to apply for the stipend if you begin working at an eligible child care program.

The Early Care and Education (ECE) field is a critical workforce support; one that is essential to working families and businesses. It is also a key component to rebuilding our economy in a post-pandemic world. Though COVID-19 further compounded the known inequities in the childcare and Early Childhood field, our workforce has remained strong and resilient. We thank you for your commitment to your profession and to the children and families you serve despite what continue to be very challenging circumstances. You have done your part to help the nation recover, now it is time for you to receive benefits you deserve as an ECE professional!

We see you and your voices have been heard. With funding received from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, in partnership with The Nevada Registry, Optima Benefits and Payroll and AllyHealth are bringing to you, telemedicine and teletherapy services, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) AND dental and vision benefits – AT NO COST to you, simply for being a valuable member of the ECE workforce in Nevada.

There are two parts to these FREE benefits offered through the Telehealth Services Benefit Program:

1. The telemedicine, teletherapy and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered through AllyHealth. Through these programs, you and your family members will receive unlimited access to family doctors and pediatricians for consults, diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions for a wide range of common health conditions treatable virtually. You will also receive access to counselors, therapists, and specialists, allowing you to be more proactive with your mental wellness, and nurture work-life balance.
2. The dental and vision coverage is provided through MetLife. This benefit is available at no cost to you with an option to add additional family members at a minimal cost (paid by you). Please note that you are not required to participate in the fee-based coverage for your family members; it is simply an option for those who are interested.

In addition to the free benefits outlined above, a voluntary Whole Life Insurance program is also available.

Click on the links below for more information about the telehealth program.

Benefits Overview

Frequently Asked Questions about the Telehealth Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dental Coverage Overview

Vision Coverage Overview

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Before proceeding to the authorization release and enrollment form, your personal and employment information must be confirmed.
Click here to confirm your information and begin the enrollment process.

NOTE: The link to the telehealth enrollment form is not available for one of the following reasons:

• Your current employer is listed as ‘Current Employment Unknown’ and must be updated to proceed. Please close this tab and click on the ‘Current Employment’ tab above to continue. The telehealth enrollment form will be accessible once your employment has been updated.
• You have a personal or employment update pending review by The Nevada Registry. The link to the telehealth enrollment form will be accessible once your account has been updated.
• You are currently within 45 days of your certificate expiration date and eligible to renew your membership with The Nevada Registry. The link to the telehealth enrollment form will be accessible once you have renewed your membership.

Thank you for your commitment to Early Childhood in Nevada and the children and families you serve. Because you have authorized the release of your information and completed the initial enrollment form for the Telehealth Services Benefits Program, you and your family will soon have 24/7/365 access to AllyHealth’s Board Certified doctors, pediatricians and therapists by secure video, phone or mobile app through the Optima Benefits & Payroll provided telemedicine/teletherapy benefit. You will also have access to dental and vision coverage through MetLife and a voluntary Whole Life Insurance policy through Mass Mutual.

There are two parts to these FREE benefits offered through the Telehealth Services Benefit Program:

1. The telemedicine, teletherapy and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered through AllyHealth. Through these programs, you and your family members will receive unlimited access to family doctors and pediatricians for consults, diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions for a wide range of common health conditions treatable virtually. You will also receive access to counselors, therapists, and specialists and other EAP services, allowing you to be more proactive with your mental wellness, and nurture work-life balance.
2. The dental and vision coverage is provided through MetLife. This benefit is available at no cost to you with an option to add additional family members at a minimal cost (paid for by you). Please note that you are not required to participate in the fee-based coverage for your family members; it is simply an option for those who are interested.

In addition to the free benefits outlined above, a voluntary Whole Life Insurance program is also available.

Accessing your telehealth benefits is a two-step process.

Now that you have authorized the release of your information and completed the initial enrollment form through your Registry account, you will receive further information via email from AllyHealth outlining the next steps to activate your account and register your dependents. Please note you must activate your account to begin accessing services. You will also receive a separate email from Optima Benefits & Payroll with instructions for completing the MetLife enrollment process to begin accessing the dental and vision benefits.

In most cases, your benefits will go into effect on the first day of the month following your initial enrollment with The Nevada Registry (if you complete the required activation and enrollment steps through AllyHealth and MetLife before the end of the month).

Telehealth Resources and Information
Here you will find all the information to take full advantage of your FREE telehealth benefits.

Questions?

• Account Activation: Contact Brandon DiCesare with Optima Benefits & Payroll at info@optimabenefitsgroup.com.
• Accessing Benefits: Contact the AllyHealth Member Services Team via email at member-services@allyhealth.net or by phone at (888) 565-3303.
• Registry Membership: Contact The Nevada Registry. Select ‘Telehealth Services Benefits Program’ as your reason for inquiry.

The Telehealth Services Benefit Program is funded by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Grant Number 2101NVCCC5 from the Administration for Children and Families, Child Care and Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Act (CRRSA). The program is administered by Optima Benefits & Payroll, in partnership with The Nevada Registry and AllyHealth. If you have questions about the enrollment process and/or benefits, please contact Brandon DiCesare with Optima Benefits & Payroll at info@optimabenefitsgroup.com or at 866-839-0511.

04/01/2024

Thank you for recently completing a two-question survey on behalf of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care and Development Program (DWSS). Your input will help the Division develop a potential budget proposal for the FY25 legislative session in support of subsidizing childcare costs for ECE educators.

To thank you for your time, your name has been entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (awarded by The Children’s Cabinet).

Please note: This tab will no longer appear in your account after the survey closes on 2/12/24.

Questions about the purpose of this survey and/or the results? Contact Karissa Loper Machado, Agency Manager, Child Care and Development Program at KxLoper@dwss.nv.gov.