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NV Rev Stat § 679A.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679A - General Provisions|NRS 679A.160 - Application of Code to particular types of insurers.

Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, no provision of this Code applies to:  1. Fraternal benefit societies, as identified in chapter 695A of NRS, except as stated in chapter 695A of NRS.  2. Hospital, medical or dental service corporations, as identified in chapter 695B of NRS, except as stated in chapter 695B of NRS.  3. Motor clubs, as identified in chapter 696A of NRS, except as stated in chapter 696A of NRS.  4. Bail agents, as identified in chapter 697 of NRS, except as stated in NRS 680B.025 to 680B.039, inclusive, and chapter 697 of NRS.  5. Risk retention groups, as identified in chapter 695E of NRS, except as stated in chapter 695E of NRS.  6. Captive insurers, as identified in chapter 694C of NRS, with respect to their activities as captive insurers, except as stated in chapter 694C of NRS.  7. Health and welfare plans arising out of collective bargaining under chapter 288 of NRS, except that the Commissioner may review the plan to ensure that the benefits are reasonable in relation to the premiums and that the fund is financially sound.  8. Programs established pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 315.725 and the entities administering those programs, except as stated in NRS 315.725.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1560; A 1971, 1931; 1983, 712; 1987, 1333; 1993, 2381; 1995, 467; 1997, 299, 3374; 1999, 3217; 2011, 581)
NV Rev Stat § 679A.165 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679A - General Provisions|NRS 679A.165 - Required manner of obtaining insurance.

A person who is required by statute to obtain insurance or any other type of security as a condition of licensure or conducting business must obtain the insurance or other security in the manner set forth in NRS 277.067, 277.069, 277.0695 or 315.725 or from an insurer who is licensed or otherwise allowed to transact insurance under this title.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2380; A 2011, 581)
NV Rev Stat § 679A.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679A - General Provisions|NRS 679A.170 - Particular provisions prevail.

Provisions of this Code relative to a particular kind of insurance or type of insurer or particular matter shall prevail over provisions relating to insurance in general or insurers in general or to such matter in general.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1560)
NV Rev Stat § 679A.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679A - General Provisions|NRS 679A.180 - General penalty; penalty in addition to administrative discipline.

  1. Unless the same is defined as a felony under any other law of this state, or punishment provided therefor classifies it otherwise, every violation of any provision of this Code is a misdemeanor.  2. Every penalty imposed by this Code shall be in addition to any applicable suspension, revocation or denial of a license or certificate of authority.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1560)
NV Rev Stat § 679A.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679A - General Provisions|NRS 679A.190 - Disciplinary proceeding, fine and penalty authorized after expiration or voluntary surrender of license or certificate issued pursuant to Code.

The expiration or voluntary surrender of a license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this Code does not:  1. Prohibit the Commissioner from initiating or continuing a disciplinary proceeding against the holder of the license or certificate; or  2. Prevent the imposition or collection of any fine or penalty authorized pursuant to the provisions of this Code against the holder of the license or certificate.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2783)
NV Rev Stat § 679A.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679A - General Provisions|NRS 679A.200 - Prohibiting fee to include provider of health care on panel of providers; penalty; award of costs and attorney’s fees.

  1. If an organization establishes a panel of providers of health care and makes the panel available for use by an insurer when offering health care services pursuant to chapter 689A, 689B, 689C, 695A, 695B or 695C of NRS, the organization shall not charge the insurer or a provider of health care:  (a) A fee to include the name of the provider on the panel of providers of health care; or  (b) Any other fee related to establishing a provider of health care as a provider for the organization.  2. If an organization violates the provisions of subsection 1, the organization shall pay to the insurer or provider of health care, as appropriate, an amount that is equal to twice the fee charged to the insurer or provider of health care.  3. A court shall award costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party in an action brought pursuant to this section.  4. In addition to any relief granted pursuant to this section, if an organization violates the provisions of subsection 1, and if an insurer offering health care services pursuant to chapter 689A, 689B, 689C, 695A, 695B or 695C of NRS has a contract with or otherwise uses the services of the organization, the Division shall require the insurer to suspend its performance under the contract or discontinue using those services until the organization, as determined by the Division:  (a) Complies with the provisions of subsection 1; and  (b) Refunds to all providers of health care any fees obtained by the organization in violation of subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 3349)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.020 - Appointment; restrictions on other employment and certain political activities.

  1. The chief officer of the Division is the Commissioner appointed as provided in NRS 232.820.  2. The Commissioner shall not:  (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, engage in any other occupation, business or activity that is in any way inconsistent with the performance of his or her duties as Commissioner;  (b) Hold any other public office;  (c) Directly or indirectly solicit or receive, or be in any manner concerned with soliciting or receiving, any assessment, subscription, contribution or service, whether voluntary or involuntary, for any political purpose whatever, from any person within or without the State; or  (d) Act as an officer or manager for any candidate, political party or committee organized to promote the candidacy or any person for any public office.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1561; A 1991, 1614; 1993, 1897; 1997, 621)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.030 - Qualifications.

  1. The Commissioner shall have had at least 2 years’ responsible experience in the field of insurance, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following endeavors: Administration, sales, law, counseling and education.  2. The Commissioner shall not be a stockholder in or directly or indirectly connected with the management or affairs of any insurance company or insurance brokerage or agency.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1931)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.050 - Official seal.

The Division shall have an official seal, in form and design as designated by the Commissioner and on file in the Office of the Secretary of State.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1561; A 1991, 1614; 1993, 1897)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.060 - Office space.

The Buildings and Grounds Section of the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration shall furnish the Division with suitable office space for the performance of its duties.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1561; A 1973, 1478; 1991, 1614; 1993, 1897; 1995, 579)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.080 - Designation of acting Commissioner; powers and duties of deputies; restrictions on other employment of deputies.

  1. The Director of the Department of Business and Industry shall designate an acting Commissioner when the Office of Commissioner is vacant or when the Commissioner is unable to perform his or her duties because of mental or physical disability.  2. The Commissioner shall designate one of his or her deputies to serve as acting Commissioner in the Commissioner’s absence.  3. The deputies have such powers and duties as the Commissioner delegates and assigns to them.  4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, the deputies shall devote their full time to the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1561; A 1983, 1460; 1985, 447; 1991, 1614; 1993, 1897; 1995, 2318)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.090 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.090 - Employment of assistants and examiners; contracts for certain assistance.

  1. The Commissioner may employ such other technical, actuarial, rating, clerical and other assistants and examiners as may reasonably be required for execution of the duties of the Commissioner, each of whom must be in the classified service of the State.  2. The Commissioner may contract for and procure services of examiners and other or additional specialized technical or professional assistance, as independent contractors or for a fee, as may reasonably be required. None of the persons providing those services or assistance on contract or for a fee may be in the classified service of the State.  3. The Commissioner may contract with a person outside the Division for administering examinations, processing applications for licenses and collecting fees.  4. The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of subsections 2 and 3.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1562; A 1975, 352; 1983, 1126; 1985, 447, 1367; 2001, 2180)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.100 - Prohibited interests of Commissioner, deputy or employee; penalty.

  1. The Commissioner, his or her deputy or any examiner, assistant or employee of the Division shall not be connected with the management or be a stockholder, or be otherwise financially interested in any insurer, insurance holding company or its parent, subsidiaries or affiliates, insurance agency or broker, insurance trade association, premium finance company, adjuster or other licensee under this Code, or be pecuniarily interested in any insurance transaction except as a policyholder or claimant under a policy, except that as to matters wherein a conflict of interests does not exist on the part of any such person, the Commissioner may employ or retain from time to time insurance actuaries, examiners, accountants, attorneys or other technicians who are independently practicing their professions even though from time to time similarly employed or retained by insurers or others.  2. Subsection 1 does not prohibit:  (a) Receipt by any such person of fully vested commissions or fully vested retirement benefits to which he or she is entitled by reason of services performed before becoming Commissioner or before employment by the Commissioner;  (b) Investment in shares of regulated diversified investment companies; or  (c) Mortgage loans made under customary terms and in the ordinary course of business.  3. Any person knowingly violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1562; A 1971, 1932; 1991, 1614; 1993, 1897)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.110 - Delegation of powers.

  1. The Commissioner may delegate to his or her deputy, examiner or an employee of the Division the exercise or discharge in the Commissioner’s name of any power, duty or function, whether ministerial, discretionary or of whatever character, vested in or imposed upon the Commissioner.  2. The official act of any such person acting in the Commissioner’s name and by his or her authority shall be deemed an official act of the Commissioner.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1563; A 1991, 1615; 1993, 1898)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.115 - Limitation on civil liability.

  1. The Commissioner and the employees of the Division, in the absence of fraud or bad faith, are not subject to civil liability for publishing any report or bulletin related to the official activities of the Commissioner or the Division.  2. This section does not abrogate or modify any privilege or immunity which applies to the Commissioner or the employees of the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1063; A 1991, 1615; 1993, 1898)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.120 - Authority of Commissioner: General powers and duties.

The Commissioner shall:  1. Organize and manage the Division, and direct and supervise all its activities;  2. Execute the duties imposed upon him or her by this Code;  3. Enforce the provisions of this Code;  4. Have the powers and authority expressly conferred upon him or her by or reasonably implied from the provisions of this Code;  5. Conduct such examinations and investigations of insurance matters, in addition to examinations and investigations expressly authorized, as he or she may deem proper upon reasonable and probable cause to determine whether any person has violated any provision of this Code or to secure information useful in the lawful enforcement or administration of any such provision; and  6. Have such additional powers and duties as may be provided by other laws of this State.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1563; A 1979, 630; 1991, 1615; 1993, 1898)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.122 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.122 - Authority of Commissioner: Cooperative or coordination agreements; confidential documents.

  1. In addition to the authority conferred upon him or her pursuant to NRS 679B.120, the Commissioner may:  (a) Enter into and comply with any cooperative or coordination agreement with any governmental entity within or outside this state relating to the regulation and administration of insurance and persons who are materially involved in the business of insurance;  (b) Share any document, material or other information, including any document, material or information that is confidential or privileged, with any state, federal or international regulatory, law enforcement or legislative agency, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, if the recipient of the document, material or other information agrees:  (1) To ensure that the document, material or other information remains confidential and privileged; and  (2) To submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state if the recipient violates a provision of subparagraph (1); and  (c) Receive any document, material or other information from any agency, association, affiliate or subsidiary specified in paragraph (b). The Commissioner shall ensure that any document, material or information received pursuant to this paragraph remains confidential if the document, material or information is provided to the Commissioner with a notice or the understanding that it is confidential or privileged under the laws of the jurisdiction from which it is submitted.  2. The sharing or receipt of any document, material or other information by the Commissioner pursuant to this section does not waive any applicable privilege or claim of confidentiality in the document, material or other information.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 3275)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.123 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.123 - Authority of Commissioner: Reciprocal licenses for health carriers licensed in certain other states; regulations.

  1. The Commissioner may allow reciprocal licenses to be issued to health carriers licensed to do business in Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon and Utah to enable said health carriers to do business in Nevada without completing a separate application for a certificate of authority in Nevada, other than a petition for recognition of their respective state’s license with the grant of a reciprocal Nevada license.  2. The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of subsection 1, including, without limitation, regulations to establish any fees the Commissioner deems appropriate to carry out the provisions of subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 1433)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.124 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.124 - Denial of application of provider of health care to be included in network of providers of a health carrier: Form letter for notification by health carrier; copy of form letter to Commissioner; annual report.

  1. The Commissioner shall:  (a) Develop, prescribe and make available on an Internet website maintained by the Division a form letter that a health carrier must use to notify a provider of health care of the denial of his or her application to be included in the network of providers of the health carrier. The form letter must include, without limitation, a place for the health carrier to explain the reason for the denial of the application.  (b) Hold hearings to solicit public input when developing the form letter described in paragraph (a) and consider such input when developing the form letter.  2. A health carrier shall submit to the Commissioner a copy of each form letter sent to a provider of health care pursuant to subsection 1 at the same time the letter is sent to the provider of health care. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the forms submitted pursuant to the Commissioner pursuant to this subsection and the information contained therein are confidential.  3. The Commissioner shall:  (a) Annually compile a report using aggregated data from the forms collected pursuant to subsection 2 concerning trends in the denial of applications of providers of health care to be included in the network of providers of a health carrier. The report must include, without limitation, the number of total denials, the number of denials for different types of providers of health care, the number of denials by different carriers and the reasons for such denials.  (b) Post the report on an Internet website maintained by the Division.  (c) Submit the report to the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature.   4. As used in this section, "health carrier" means an entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this State, or subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, that contracts or offers to contract to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services, including, without limitation, a sickness and accident health insurance company, a health maintenance organization, a nonprofit hospital and health service corporation or any other entity providing a plan of health insurance, health benefits or health care services.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 551)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.125 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.125 - Observation of conduct of persons in insurance business; regulations.

The Commissioner may observe the conduct of each authorized insurer and other persons who have a direct material involvement with the insurance business to ensure that:  1. An unqualified, disqualified or unsuitable person is not involved in insurance; and  2. The insurance business is not conducted in an unsuitable manner.  The Commissioner shall, by regulation, define the terms "unsuitable person" and "unsuitable manner" for use in carrying out the provisions of this section and NRS 679B.310 and 680A.200.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 807)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.127 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.127 - Counseling elderly persons concerning health insurance; regulations.

  1. The Commissioner may participate in a program which provides counseling to elderly persons concerning health insurance, including a program established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1395b-4.  2. The Commissioner may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2381)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.130 - Regulations: Adoption; penalties for violation.

  1. The Commissioner may adopt reasonable regulations:  (a) For the administration of any provision of this Code, NRS 287.04335 or chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS; or  (b) As required to ensure compliance by the Commissioner with any federal law or regulation relating to insurance.  2. A person who willfully violates any regulation of the Commissioner is subject to such suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority or license, or administrative fine in lieu of such suspension or revocation, as may be applicable under this Code or chapter 616A, 616B, 616C, 616D or 617 of NRS for violation of the provision to which the regulation relates. No penalty applies to any act done or omitted in good faith in conformity with any such regulation, notwithstanding that the regulation may, after the act or omission, be amended, rescinded or determined by a judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1563; A 1977, 97; 1995, 2048; 2001, 2938; 2003, 3276)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.133 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.133 - Regulations: Requirements regarding use of identification cards and devices to process claims for prescription drugs and devices.

  1. If a health care plan that provides coverage for prescription drugs or devices issues a single identification card or other device to an insured that contains information solely needed to process a claim for a prescription drug or device, the card or other device must conform to the requirements of the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs set forth in the NCPDP Pharmacy ID Card Implementation Guide that are consistent with applicable regulations adopted pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191, as they may be amended from time to time, or must contain at least the following elements:  (a) The name or logo of the administrator issuing the card or device.  (b) The insured’s identification number, which must be displayed on the front side of the card or device.  (c) The name and address of the administrator to which prescription claims that are not processed electronically or correspondence should be sent.  (d) The telephone number that providers may call for assistance concerning pharmacy benefits.  (e) Complete information concerning routing of electronic transactions, including, without limitation, the international identification number and, if required by the administrator to process the claim, the processing control number and group number.  The information on the card or device must be arranged in a manner that corresponds both in content and form to the content and form required by the plan to process the claim.  2. The Commissioner shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.  3. As used in this section:  (a) "Administrator" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 683A.025, and includes a pharmacy benefits manager.  (b) "Health care plan" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 679B.520.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 838)
NV Rev Stat § 679B.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 679B - Commissioner of Insurance|NRS 679B.135 - Regulations: Protections to purchasers, prospective purchasers, holders and former holders of policies.

The Commissioner may adopt regulations which provide in substance the same protections to purchasers, prospective purchasers, holders and former holders of policies and other evidence of insurance as are provided in the Insurance Information and Privacy Protection Model Act, as amended in December 1980, of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1860)