Nev. Rev. Stat. § 689C.1673

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 689C.1673 - Coverage for screening, genetic counseling and testing related to BRCA gene required in certain circumstances
1. A carrier that issues a health benefit plan shall provide coverage for screening, genetic counseling and testing for harmful mutations in the BRCA gene for women under circumstances where such screening, genetic counseling or testing, as applicable, is required by NRS 457.301.
2. A carrier shall ensure that the benefits required by subsection 1 are made available to an insured through a provider of health care who participates in the network plan of the carrier.
3. A health benefit plan subject to the provisions of this chapter that is delivered, issued for delivery or renewed on or after January 1, 2022, has the legal effect of including the coverage required by subsection 1, and any provision of the plan that conflicts with the provisions of this section is void.
4. As used in this section, "provider of health care" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031.

NRS 689C.1673

Added to NRS by 2021, 781
Added by 2021, Ch. 172,§15, eff. 1/1/2022.