2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 689C - Health Insurance for Small Employers
NRS 689C.053 - “Creditable coverage” defined.

Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 689C.053 (2017)
“Creditable coverage” means health benefits or coverage provided to a person pursuant to:

1. A group health plan;

2. A health benefit plan;

3. Part A or Part B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395c et seq., also known as Medicare;

4. Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396 et seq., also known as Medicaid, other than coverage consisting solely of benefits under section 1928 of that Title, 42 U.S.C. § 1396s;

5. The Civilian Health and Medical Program of Uniformed Services, CHAMPUS, 10 U.S.C. §§ 1071 et seq.;

6. A medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization;

7. A state health benefit risk pool;

8. A health plan offered pursuant to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, FEHBP, 5 U.S.C. §§ 8901 et seq.;

9. A public health plan as defined in federal regulations authorized by the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300gg(c)(1)(I);

10. A health benefit plan under section 5(e) of the Peace Corps Act, 22 U.S.C. § 2504(e);

11. The Children’s Health Insurance Program established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1397aa to 1397jj, inclusive;

12. A short-term health insurance policy; or

13. A blanket student accident and health insurance policy.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 2916; A 1999, 2240, 2811)

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