Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 695D.219 - Organization for dental care prohibited from denying coverage solely because applicant or member was intoxicated or under the influence of controlled substance; exceptions1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an organization for dental care shall not: (a) Deny a claim under a plan for dental care solely because the claim involves an injury sustained by a member as a consequence of being intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance.(b) Cancel participation under a plan for dental care solely because a member has made a claim involving an injury sustained by the member as a consequence of being intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance.(c) Refuse participation under a plan for dental care to an eligible applicant solely because the applicant has made a claim involving an injury sustained by the applicant as a consequence of being intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance.2. The provisions of this section do not prohibit an organization for dental care from enforcing a provision included in a plan for dental care to:(a) Deny a claim which involves an injury to which a contributing cause was the insured's commission of or attempt to commit a felony;(b) Cancel participation under a plan for dental care solely because of such a claim; or(c) Refuse participation under a plan for dental care to an eligible applicant solely because of such a claim.Added to NRS by 2005, 2346Added to NRS by 2005, 2346