NRS 689A.046
Benefits for treatment of alcohol or substance use disorder.

1.

The benefits provided by a policy for health insurance for treatment of alcohol or substance use disorder must consist of:

(a)

Treatment for withdrawal from the physiological effect of alcohol or drugs, with a minimum benefit of $1,500 per calendar year.

(b)

Treatment for a patient admitted to a facility, with a minimum benefit of $9,000 per calendar year.

(c)

Counseling for a person, group or family who is not admitted to a facility, with a minimum benefit of $2,500 per calendar year.

2.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 687B.409, these benefits must be paid in the same manner as benefits for any other illness covered by a similar policy are paid.

3.

The insured person is entitled to these benefits if treatment is received in any:

(a)

Facility for the treatment of alcohol or substance use disorder which is certified by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.

(b)

Hospital or other medical facility or facility for the dependent which is licensed by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, accredited by The Joint Commission or CARF International and provides a program for the treatment of alcohol or substance use disorder as part of its accredited activities.

Source: Section 689A.046 — Benefits for treatment of alcohol or substance use disorder., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-689A.­html#NRS689ASec046.

689A.040
Contents of policy 689A.041
Coverage relating to mastectomy. 689A.042
Coverage relating to complications of pregnancy. 689A.043
Coverage of newly born and adopted children and children placed for adoption. 689A.044
Required coverage for certain tests and vaccines relating to human papillomavirus 689A.046
Benefits for treatment of alcohol or substance use disorder. 689A.0403
Procedure for arbitration of disputes concerning independent medical, dental or chiropractic evaluations. 689A.0404
Coverage for use of certain drugs for treatment of cancer. 689A.0405
Coverage for mammograms for certain women 689A.0413
Coverage for certain gynecological or obstetrical services without authorization or referral from primary care physician. 689A.0415
Coverage for hormone replacement therapy in certain circumstances 689A.0417
Coverage for health care services related to hormone replacement therapy in certain circumstances 689A.0418
Coverage for drug or device for contraception and related health services 689A.0419
Coverage for certain services, screenings and tests relating to wellness 689A.0423
Coverage for treatment of certain inherited metabolic diseases. 689A.0424
Policy that includes coverage for maternity care must not deny coverage for gestational carrier 689A.0425
Individual health benefit plan that includes coverage for maternity care and pediatric care: Requirement to allow minimum stay in hospital in connection with childbirth 689A.0427
Coverage for management and treatment of diabetes. 689A.0428
Coverage for management and treatment of sickle cell disease. 689A.0435
Coverage for autism spectrum disorders. 689A.0445
Coverage for prostate cancer screening. 689A.0447
Coverage for orally administered chemotherapy. 689A.0455
Coverage for treatment of conditions relating to severe mental illness. 689A.0463
Coverage for services provided through telehealth 689A.0465
Coverage of treatment of temporomandibular joint. 689A.04033
Coverage for treatment received as part of clinical trial or study. 689A.04036
Coverage for continued medical treatment. 689A.04042
Coverage for screening for colorectal cancer. 689A.04045
Coverage for prescription drug previously approved for medical condition of insured. 689A.04046
Coverage for prescription drugs irregularly dispensed for purpose of synchronization of chronic medications. 689A.04047
Coverage for early refills of topical ophthalmic products.
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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