NRS 439B.800 – Definitions. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
As used in NRS 439B.800 to 439B.875, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439B.805 to 439B.830, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2021, 3050, effective January 1, 2022)
NRS 439B.736 – “Third party” defined. [Effective through December 31, 2025.] “Third party” defined. [Effective January 1, 2026.]
1. “Third party” includes, without limitation: (a) The issuer of a health benefit plan, as defined in NRS 695G.019, which provides coverage for medically necessary emergency services; (b) The Public Employees’ Benefits Program established pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 287.043; and (c) Any other entity or organization that elects pursuant to NRS 439B.757 for […]
NRS 439B.739 – “To stabilize” and “stabilized” defined.
“To stabilize” and “stabilized” have the meanings ascribed to them in 42 U.S.C. § 1395dd(e)(3). (Added to NRS by 2019, 321)
NRS 439B.742 – Inapplicability of provisions to certain hospitals, persons and health care services.
The provisions of NRS 439B.745 and 439B.748 do not apply to: 1. A hospital which has been certified as a critical access hospital by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1395i-4(e) or any medically necessary emergency services provided at such a hospital; 2. A person who is covered by […]
NRS 439B.745 – Limitation on amount out-of-network provider may collect from covered person; duties of out-of-network emergency facility upon providing services.
1. An out-of-network provider shall not collect from a covered person for medically necessary emergency services, and a covered person is not responsible for paying, an amount that exceeds the copayment, coinsurance or deductible required for such services provided by an in-network provider by the coverage for that person. 2. An out-of-network emergency facility that […]
NRS 439B.706 – “Independent center for emergency medical care” defined.
“Independent center for emergency medical care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.013. (Added to NRS by 2019, 320)
NRS 439B.709 – “In-network emergency facility” defined.
“In-network emergency facility” means a hospital or independent center for emergency medical care that is an in-network provider. (Added to NRS by 2019, 320)
NRS 439B.712 – “In-network provider” defined.
“In-network provider” means, for a particular covered person, a provider of health care that has entered into a provider contract with a third party for the provision of health care to the covered person. (Added to NRS by 2019, 320)
NRS 439B.715 – “Medically necessary emergency services” defined.
“Medically necessary emergency services” means health care services that are provided by a provider of health care to screen and to stabilize a covered person after the sudden onset of a medical condition that manifests itself by symptoms of such sufficient severity that a prudent person would believe that the absence of immediate medical attention […]
NRS 439B.718 – “Out-of-network emergency facility” defined.
“Out-of-network emergency facility” means a hospital or independent center for emergency medical care that is an out-of-network provider. (Added to NRS by 2019, 320)