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NRS 689A.033

Insurer prohibited from discriminating against person with respect to participation or coverage on basis of gender identity or expression

Known as the Uniform Health Policy Provision Law

The act spans §§ 689–689 (139 sections).

(Added to NRS by 2023, 2029)

An insurer that issues a policy of health insurance shall not discriminate against any person with respect to participation or coverage under the policy on the basis of actual or perceived gender identity or expression. Prohibited discrimination includes, without limitation:

1. Denying, cancelling, limiting or refusing to issue or renew a policy of health insurance on the basis of the actual or perceived gender identity or expression of a person or a family member of the person;

2. Imposing a payment or premium that is based on the actual or perceived gender identity or expression of an insured or a family member of the insured;

3. Designating the actual or perceived gender identity or expression of a person or a family member of the person as grounds to deny, cancel or limit participation or coverage; and

4. Denying, cancelling or limiting participation or coverage on the basis of actual or perceived gender identity or expression, including, without limitation, by limiting or denying coverage for health care services that are:

(a) Related to gender transition, provided that there is coverage under the policy for the services when the services are not related to gender transition; or

(b) Ordinarily or exclusively available to persons of any sex.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.