689B.0393 - Reimbursement for treatments by podiatrist. - Nevada Statutes

689B.0393  Reimbursement for treatments by podiatrist.

      1.  If any group policy of health insurance provides coverage for treatment of an illness which is within the authorized scope of practice of a qualified podiatrist, the insured is entitled to reimbursement for treatments by a podiatrist who is licensed pursuant to chapter 635 of NRS.

      2.  The terms of the policy must not limit:

      (a) Coverage for treatments by a podiatrist to a number less than for treatments by other physicians.

      (b) Reimbursement for treatments by a podiatrist to an amount less than that reimbursed for similar treatments by other physicians.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 1046)