Nev. Rev. Stat. § 680A.555

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 680A.555 - Authority of plan sponsor of health plan to consent to delivery by electronic means on behalf of party covered by health plan; requirements and restrictions for delivery by electronic means to party covered by health plan
1. The plan sponsor of a health plan may, on behalf of a party covered by the health plan, provide the consent for delivery of any notice or other document relating to the health plan required by paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 680A.550.
2. Before providing consent on behalf of a party covered by the health plan pursuant to subsection 1, the plan sponsor must confirm, using reasonable means, that the party routinely uses electronic communications during the normal course of employment.
3. Before delivering by electronic means any notice or other document to a party on whose behalf a plan sponsor has provided consent pursuant to subsection 1, the insurer for the health plan must:
(a) Provide the party an opportunity to opt out of delivery by electronic means; and
(b) Document that the conditions set forth in paragraphs (b) to (e), inclusive, of subsection 1 of NRS 680A.550 are satisfied.
4. A notice of cancellation, nonrenewal or termination of a health plan must be sent to a party covered by the health plan by mail unless the notice is delivered by electronic means in a manner that provides for the verification of the receipt of the notice.
5. As used in this section:
(a) "Health plan" means a policy, contract, certificate or agreement entered into, offered by or issued by an insurer to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services, including, without limitation, services relating to vision or dental care.
(b) "Plan sponsor" means a person, other than a person regulated by the Commissioner or Division, who establishes, adopts or maintains a health plan that covers residents of this State. The term includes, without limitation:
(1) An employer who establishes, adopts or maintains such a health plan;
(2) An employer and one or more employee organizations that jointly establish, adopt or maintain such a health plan; and
(3) An association, committee, joint board or trustees or any similar group of representatives that establish, adopt or maintain such a health plan.

NRS 680A.555

Added to NRS by 2023, 2620
Added by 2023, Ch. 429,§4.2, eff. 10/1/2023.