Nevada Revised Statutes 689B.029 – Annual report regarding system for resolving complaints of insureds; insurer required to maintain records of and report complaints concerning something other than health care services
1. Each insurer that issues a policy of group health insurance in this State shall submit to the Commissioner an annual report regarding its system for resolving complaints established pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 689B.0285 on a form prescribed by the Commissioner which includes, without limitation:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 689B.029
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
(a) A description of the procedures used for resolving any complaints of an insured;
(b) The total number of complaints and appeals handled through the system for resolving complaints since the last report and a compilation of the causes underlying the complaints filed;
(c) The current status of each complaint and appeal filed; and
(d) The average amount of time that was needed to resolve a complaint and an appeal, if any.
2. Each insurer shall maintain records of complaints filed with it which concern something other than health care services and shall submit to the Commissioner a report summarizing such complaints at such times and in such format as the Commissioner may require.