Statutes: Nevada

1. Every order issued or modified in this State must include a provision specifying:

(a) That medical support is required to be provided for the child; and

(b) Any details relating to that requirement.

2. As used in this section, “medical support” includes, without limitation, the payment of a premium for accessible medical, vision or dental coverage under a plan of insurance, including, without limitation, a public plan such as Medicaid or a reduced-fee plan such as the Children’s Health Insurance Program, that is reasonable in cost. For the purpose of this subsection:

(a) Coverage under a plan of insurance is “accessible” if the plan:

(1) Is not limited to coverage within a geographical area; or

(2) Is limited to coverage within a geographical area and the child resides within that geographical area.

(b) The payment of a premium for coverage under a plan of insurance is “reasonable in cost” if:

(1) The cost:

(I) To each party who is responsible for providing medical support is not more than 5 percent of the monthly gross income of the party; or

(II) Of adding a dependent child to any existing coverage for health care or the difference between individual and family coverage, whichever is less, is not more than 5 percent of the monthly gross income of the party; and

(2) The court assesses the plan of insurance, including the copayments, deductible and maximum out-of-pocket costs, and determines that the plan is reasonable in cost.