NRS 439.705 – Definitions. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

As used in NRS 439.705 to 439.795, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.715 and 439.725 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2005, 1327; R 2021, 72, effective January 1, 2022)

NRS 439.715 – “Household income” defined. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

“Household income” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439.640. (Added to NRS by 2005, 1327; A 2011, 2468; R 2021, 72, effective January 1, 2022)

NRS 439.725 – “Income” defined. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

“Income” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439.645. (Added to NRS by 2005, 1327; A 2011, 2468; R 2021, 72, effective January 1, 2022)

NRS 439.735 – Administration: Powers and duties of Department. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

The Department is responsible for the administration of the provisions of NRS 439.705 to 439.795, inclusive, and may: 1. Prescribe the content and form of a request for a subsidy required to be submitted pursuant to NRS 439.755. 2. Designate the proof that must be submitted with such a request. 3. Adopt regulations to protect […]

NRS 439.745 – Contracts to subsidize cost of prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services and other benefits; eligibility for and amount of subsidies; copayments; waiver of eligibility requirements; coverage provided by Federal Government; authority of Department to change programs; eligibility of veterans for subsidies. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

1. The Department may: (a) Enter into contracts with private insurers who transact health insurance in this State to subsidize the cost of prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services and, to the extent money is available, other benefits, including, without limitation, dental and vision benefits and hearing aids or other devices that enhance the ability to hear, […]

NRS 439.755 – Request for subsidy; action on request; payment of subsidy. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

1. A person with a disability who wishes to receive a subsidy pursuant to NRS 439.745 must file a request therefor with the Department. 2. The request must be made under oath and filed in such form and content, and accompanied by such proof, as the Department may prescribe. 3. The Department shall, within 45 […]

NRS 439.765 – Denial of request for subsidy; repayment of amount received pursuant to fraudulent request. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

1. The Department shall deny any request for a subsidy received pursuant to NRS 439.755 to which the person with a disability is not entitled. 2. The Department may deny in total any request which it finds to have been filed with fraudulent intent. If any such request has been paid and is afterward denied, […]

NRS 439.775 – Judicial review of decision to deny request for subsidy. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Department denying a request for a subsidy submitted pursuant to NRS 439.755 is entitled to judicial review thereof. (Added to NRS by 2005, 1329; R 2021, 72, effective January 1, 2022)

NRS 439.785 – Revocation of subsidy and payment of restitution. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

Any subsidy granted pursuant to NRS 439.745 to a person with a disability who is not qualified for such a subsidy may be revoked by the Department. If a subsidy is so revoked, the person with a disability shall make restitution to the Department for any subsidy the person has improperly received, and the Department […]

NRS 439.795 – Restrictions on use of information contained in request for subsidy. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]

No person may publish, disclose or use any personal or confidential information contained in a request for a subsidy submitted pursuant to NRS 439.755 except for purposes relating to the administration of NRS 439.705 to 439.795, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 2005, 1329; R 2021, 72, effective January 1, 2022)