Nevada Revised Statutes 695B.1942 – Required provision in contract covering treatment of prostate cancer concerning coverage for prostate cancer screening; prohibited act
1. A policy of health insurance issued by a hospital or medical service corporation that provides coverage for the treatment of prostate cancer must provide coverage for prostate cancer screening in accordance with:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 695B.1942
- 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.
(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 policy of health insurance issued by a hospital or medical service corporation 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. A policy of health insurance issued by a hospital or medical service corporation 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 policy or the renewal which is in conflict with subsection 1 is void.