NRS 449.4308
Authority to provide services.


1.

An intermediary service organization that is certified pursuant to NRS 449.4304 to 449.4339, inclusive, may provide services for a person with a disability or other responsible person relating to personal assistance received by the person with a disability. The services that may be provided by an intermediary service organization include, without limitation:

(a)

Obtaining a criminal background check of a personal assistant selected by the person with a disability or other responsible person to provide nonmedical services and any medical services authorized pursuant to NRS 629.091;

(b)

Providing payroll services to pay the personal assistant and determine any tax liability;

(c)

Providing services relating to financial management; and

(d)

Providing any other services relating to the employment of a personal assistant and any other financial assistance relating to the personal assistance for the person with a disability.

2.

As used in this section:

(a)

“Other responsible person” means:

(1)

A parent or guardian of, or any other person legally responsible for, a person with a disability who is under the age of 18 years; or

(2)

A parent, spouse, guardian or adult child of a person with a disability who suffers from a cognitive impairment.

(b)

“Personal assistance” means the provision of any goods or services to help a person with a disability maintain his or her independence, personal hygiene and safety, including, without limitation, the provision of services by a personal assistant.

(c)

“Personal assistant” means a person who, for compensation and under the direction of a person with a disability or other responsible person, performs services for a person with a disability to help the person maintain his or her independence, personal hygiene and safety.

Source: Section 449.4308 — Authority to provide services., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-449.­html#NRS449Sec4308.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 449.4308’s source at nv​.us