NRS 695I.200: Establishment within Consumer Health Division of Nevada Health Authority; purpose.

The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange is hereby established within the Division to:

1. Facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health plans in the individual market in Nevada;

2. Assist qualified small employers in Nevada in facilitating the enrollment and purchase of coverage and the application for subsidies for small business enrollees;

3. Reduce the number of uninsured persons in Nevada;

4. Provide a transparent marketplace for health insurance and consumer education on matters relating to health insurance; and

5. Assist residents of Nevada with access to programs, premium assistance tax credits and cost-sharing reductions.