Station Casino announced Friday May 1st that the company is laying off a “significant” number of both property and corporate employees, effective May 16th.
This news came after Governor Steve Sisolak announced the state mandated closures of casinos will be extended to at least May 15th.
Station Casino plans to reopen properties in “phases,” with Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Santa Fe, Boulder Station, Palace Station, Sunset Station and the company’s Wildfire division.
As for the other four properties – Palms, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho and Texas Station will reopen after the company is able to assess business performance “in a post COVID-19 world.”
Full-time staff who were laid off will be paid through May 16th. The company is extending medical, dental and vision benefits through September 30th, including coverage for full premium costs after May 16th.
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The Nevada governor has signed an Emergency Declaration that announces a one-time Exceptional Circumstance Special Enrollment Period for individual health insurance. The enrollment period runs from March 17th thru May 15th.
This allows individuals who DID NOT have the opportunity to enroll in a health insurance plan during the 2019-2020 Open Enrollment Period, to obtain health insurance coverage effective May 1, 2020
Nevada Health Link is continuing the tax subsidy program which may qualify customers based on household size & income.
You can go to Nevada Health Link if you have more questions about the Special Enrollment Period and what health care options you may have for you and your family.