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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 689C.1673: Coverage for screening, genetic counseling and testing related to BRCA gene required in certain circumstances.

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  1. TITLE 57 — INSURANCE
  2. CHAPTER 689C - HEALTH INSURANCE FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS
  3. HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

1. A carrier that issues a health benefit plan shall provide coverage for screening, genetic counseling and testing for harmful mutations in the BRCA gene for women under circumstances where such screening, genetic counseling or testing, as applicable, is required by NRS 457.301.

2. A carrier shall ensure that the benefits required by subsection 1 are made available to an insured through a provider of health care who participates in the network plan of the carrier.

3. A health benefit plan subject to the provisions of this chapter that is delivered, issued for delivery or renewed on or after January 1, 2022, has the legal effect of including the coverage required by subsection 1, and any provision of the plan that conflicts with the provisions of this section is void.

4. As used in this section, “provider of health care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031.

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