Nev. Admin. Code § 425.135

Current through August 29, 2024
Section 425.135 - Order must include provision that medical support is required to be provided to child
1. Every order issued or modified in this State must include a provision specifying:
(a) That medical support is required to be provided for the child; and
(b) Any details relating to that requirement.
2. As used in this section, "medical support" includes, without limitation, the payment of a premium for accessible medical, vision or dental coverage under a plan of insurance, including, without limitation, a public plan such as Medicaid or a reduced-fee plan such as the Children's Health Insurance Program, that is reasonable in cost. For the purpose of this subsection:
(a) Coverage under a plan of insurance is "accessible" if the plan:
(1) Is not limited to coverage within a geographical area; or
(2) Is limited to coverage within a geographical area and the child resides within that geographical area.
(b) The payment of a premium for coverage under a plan of insurance is "reasonable in cost" if:
(1) The cost:
(I) To each party who is responsible for providing medical support is not more than 5 percent of the monthly gross income of the party; or
(II) Of adding a dependent child to any existing coverage for health care or the difference between individual and family coverage, whichever is less, is not more than 5 percent of the monthly gross income of the party; and
(2) The court assesses the plan of insurance, including the copayments, deductible and maximum out-of-pocket costs, and determines that the plan is reasonable in cost.

Nev. Admin. Code § 425.135

Added to NAC by Div. of Welfare & Supp. Services by R183-18A, 10-30-2019, eff. 2/1/2020

NRS 425.620