1. An insurer who offers or issues a policy of group health insurance which provides coverage for prescription drugs shall not deny coverage for a topical ophthalmic product which is otherwise approved for coverage by the insurer when the insured, pursuant to NRS 639.2395, receives a refill of the product:
(a) After 21 days or more but before 30 days after receiving any 30-day supply of the product;
(b) After 42 days or more but before 60 days after receiving any 60-day supply of the product; or
(c) After 63 days or more but before 90 days after receiving any 90-day supply of the product.
2. The provisions of this section do not affect any deductibles, copayments or coinsurance authorized or required pursuant to the policy of group health insurance.
3. A policy of group health insurance subject to the provisions of this chapter which provides coverage for prescription drugs and that is delivered, issued for delivery or renewed on or after January 1, 2016, has the legal effect of including the coverage required by this section, and any provision of the policy or renewal which is in conflict with this section is void.
4. As used in this section, "topical ophthalmic product" means a liquid prescription drug which is applied directly to the eye from a bottle or by means of a dropper.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 206)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 689B - Group and Blanket Health Insurance
NRS 689B.010 - Short title; scope.
NRS 689B.0265 - Policy to guaranteed association.
NRS 689B.030 - Required provisions.
NRS 689B.038 - Reimbursement for treatments by licensed psychologist.
NRS 689B.0393 - Reimbursement for treatments by podiatrist.
NRS 689B.0397 - Reimbursement for treatment by licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor.
NRS 689B.045 - Reimbursement for services provided by certain nurses.
NRS 689B.047 - Reimbursement to provider of medical transportation.
NRS 689B.049 - Reimbursement for acupuncture.
NRS 689B.050 - Extended disability benefit.
NRS 689B.060 - Readjustment of premiums; dividends.
NRS 689B.063 - Primary and secondary policies: Determination of benefits.
NRS 689B.064 - Primary and secondary policies: Order of benefits.
NRS 689B.070 - "Blanket accident and health insurance" defined.
NRS 689B.080 - Authority to issue; required provisions.
NRS 689B.090 - Application and certificates.
NRS 689B.100 - Payment of benefits.
NRS 689B.110 - Legal liability of policyholders for death of or injury to insured member unaffected.
NRS 689B.250 - Acceptance of uniform forms for billing and claims.
NRS 689B.280 - Disclosure of information concerning medication of insured prohibited.
NRS 689B.350 - "Affiliation period" defined.
NRS 689B.355 - "Blanket accident and health insurance" defined.
NRS 689B.360 - "Carrier" defined.
NRS 689B.370 - "Contribution" defined.
NRS 689B.380 - "Creditable coverage" defined.
NRS 689B.390 - "Group health plan" defined.
NRS 689B.400 - "Group participation" defined.
NRS 689B.430 - "Open enrollment" defined.
NRS 689B.440 - "Plan sponsor" defined.
NRS 689B.450 - "Preexisting condition" defined.