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NRS 689A.04042

Coverage for colorectal cancer screening required in policy covering treatment of colorectal cancer

Known as the Uniform Health Policy Provision Law

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

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1334)

1. A policy of health insurance that provides coverage for the treatment of colorectal cancer must provide coverage for colorectal cancer screening in accordance with:

(a) The guidelines concerning colorectal cancer screening which are published by the American Cancer Society; or

(b) Other guidelines or reports concerning colorectal cancer screening which are published by nationally recognized professional organizations and which include current or prevailing supporting scientific data.

2. A policy of health insurance subject to the provisions of this chapter that is delivered, issued for delivery or renewed on or after October 1, 2003, has the legal effect of including the coverage required by this section, and any provision of the policy that conflicts with the provisions of this section is void.

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