689A.045 - Termination of coverage on dependent child. - Nevada Statutes

689A.045  Termination of coverage on dependent child.

      1.  Any health insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery after November 1, 1973, which provides for the termination of coverage on a dependent child of a policyholder when such child attains a contractually specified limiting age shall also provide that such coverage shall not terminate when the dependent child reaches such age if such child is and continues to be:

      (a) Incapable of self-sustaining employment due to a physical handicap or mental retardation; and

      (b) Dependent on the policyholder for support and maintenance.

      2.  Proof of such child’s incapacity and dependency shall be furnished to the insurer by the policyholder within 31 days after such child attains the specified limiting age and as often as the insurer may thereafter require, but no more than once a year beginning 2 years after such child attains the specified limiting age.

      (Added to NRS by 1973, 546)