Balance Billing Laws in Nevada
Your medical billing rights and protections in Nevada.
Nevada enacted AB 469 (2019), the 'Balance Billing Protection Act,' which prohibits balance billing for emergency services and establishes consumer protections for non-emergency out-of-network care at in-network facilities. The law requires disputes to be settled between providers and insurers, protecting patients from being caught in the middle of billing disputes.
Key Protections in Nevada
Emergency services: AB 469 prohibits balance billing for emergency care; cost-sharing limited to in-network amounts
Non-emergency care at in-network facilities: Protections apply when patients have no meaningful choice of provider at an in-network facility
Dispute resolution: Nevada has a state-administered IDR process for provider-insurer payment disputes
Disclosure: Providers must disclose out-of-network status before providing non-emergency services and obtain patient acknowledgment
Filing Information
Within 1 year of receiving the bill for state-level complaints
Additional Notes
Nevada's Balance Billing Protection Act took effect July 1, 2020. The state law applies to state-regulated health plans; federal NSA applies to self-funded employer plans.
How to File a Complaint in Nevada
Gather Your Documentation
Collect your itemized medical bill, Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurer, any prior authorization documents, and written communications with the provider or insurance company.
File with the State Regulator
Submit your complaint to the Nevada Division of Insurance. Include all supporting documents and a clear description of the billing dispute.
File complaint with Nevada Division of InsuranceFile with CMS if Federal Protections Apply
If your dispute involves the No Surprises Act (emergency care or out-of-network providers at in-network facilities), you can also file directly with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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