Nev. Rev. Stat. § 695G.177

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 695G.177 - Required provision in plans covering treatment of prostate cancer concerning coverage for prostate cancer screening; prohibited acts
1. A health care plan issued by a managed care organization that provides coverage for the treatment of prostate cancer must provide coverage for prostate cancer screening in accordance with:
(a) The guidelines concerning prostate cancer screening which are published by the American Cancer Society; or
(b) Other guidelines or reports concerning prostate cancer screening which are published by nationally recognized professional organizations and which include current or prevailing supporting scientific data.
2. A health care plan issued by a managed care organization that provides coverage for the treatment of prostate cancer must not require an insured to obtain prior authorization for any service provided pursuant to subsection 1.
3. Any evidence of coverage for a health care plan issued by a managed care organization that provides coverage for the treatment of prostate cancer which is delivered, issued for delivery or renewed on or after July 1, 2007, has the legal effect of including the coverage required by subsection 1, and any provision of the evidence of coverage or the renewal which is in conflict with subsection 1 is void.

NRS 695G.177

Added to NRS by 2007, 3242
Added to NRS by 2007, 3242