Nevada Revised Statutes 695B.316 – Corporation prohibited from denying coverage solely because claim involves act that constitutes domestic violence or applicant or insured was victim of domestic violence
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A corporation shall not deny a claim, refuse to issue a contract for hospital, medical or dental services or cancel a contract for hospital, medical or dental services solely because the claim involves an act that constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018, or because the person applying for or covered by the contract was the victim of such an act of domestic violence, regardless of whether the insured or applicant contributed to any loss or injury.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 695B.316
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Dental services: means general and special dental services ordinarily provided by dentists licensed under the provisions of chapter 631 of NRS to practice in the State of Nevada in accordance with the generally accepted practices of the community at the time the service is rendered, and the furnishing of necessary appliances, drugs, medicines and supplies, prosthetic appliances, orthodontic appliances, metal, ceramic and other restorations. See Nevada Revised Statutes 695B.030
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039