As used in NRS 232.451 to 232.462, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.452 to 232.456, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2001, 2653; 2003, 1507; 2011, 972; 2013, 1613)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.500)
“Advocate” means the Governor’s Consumer Health Advocate appointed pursuant to NRS 232.458. (Added to NRS by 2011, 972)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.505)
“Consumer” means a natural person who: 1. Has or is in need of coverage under a health care plan; 2. Is in need of information or other assistance regarding a prescription drug program; 3. May need information concerning purchasing prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies; or 4. Is in need of information or other assistance regarding […]
“Director” means the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services. (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2011, 972)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.520)
“Health care plan” means a policy, contract, certificate or agreement offered or issued to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services. (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.530)
“Prescription drug program” means a program: 1. Sponsored or conducted by a manufacturer of prescription drugs at no charge; or 2. Offered by the State of Nevada or a political subdivision thereof. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1506)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.535)
The provisions of NRS 223.085 do not apply to the provisions of NRS 232.451 to 232.462, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2001, 2653; 2013, 1613)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 223.540)
1. The Office for Consumer Health Assistance is hereby established in the Department of Health and Human Services. The Director shall appoint the Governor’s Consumer Health Advocate to head the Office. The Advocate must: (a) Be selected on the basis of his or her training, experience, capacity and interest in health-related services. (b) Be a […]
1. The Advocate shall: (a) Respond to written and telephonic inquiries received from consumers and injured employees regarding concerns and problems related to health care and workers’ compensation; (b) Assist consumers and injured employees in understanding their rights and responsibilities under health care plans, including, without limitation, the Public Employees’ Benefits Program, and policies of […]
1. The Advocate, within the limits of available money: (a) Shall, to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 232.459, employ at least two persons who have experience in the field of workers’ compensation, including, without limitation, persons who have experience in administering claims or programs related to policies of industrial insurance, representing […]
1. The Bureau for Hospital Patients is hereby created within the Office for Consumer Health Assistance. 2. The Advocate: (a) Is responsible for the operation of the Bureau, which must be easily accessible to the clientele of the Bureau. (b) Shall appoint and supervise such additional employees as are necessary to carry out the duties […]
