Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.272424

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 422.272424 - Medicaid: Inclusion of coverage for polycarbonate lenses; application for waiver or amendment
1. To the extent that federal financial participation is available, the Director shall include under Medicaid coverage for polycarbonate lenses. Medicaid must not require, as a condition precedent to such coverage:
(a) A provider of health care to provide documentation concerning the reasons for using a polycarbonate lens instead of another type of lens; or
(b) The recipient of Medicaid to try another type of lens.
2. The Department shall:
(a) Apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for any waiver of federal law or apply for any amendment of the State Plan for Medicaid that is necessary for the Department to receive federal funding to provide the coverage described in subsection 1.
(b) Fully cooperate in good faith with the Federal Government during the application process to satisfy the requirements of the Federal Government for obtaining a waiver or amendment pursuant to paragraph (a).

NRS 422.272424

Added to NRS by 2023, 3447
Added by 2023, Ch. 524,§9.8, eff. 1/1/2024.