Information required to be provided by insurer to claimant.
1. An insurer shall provide to each claimant:
(a) Upon written request, one copy of any medical information concerning his injury or illness.
(b) A statement which contains information concerning the claimant’s right to:
(1) Receive the information and forms necessary to file a claim;
(2) Select a treating physician or chiropractor and an alternative treating physician or chiropractor in accordance with the provisions of NRS 616C.090;
(3) Request the appointment of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers to represent him before the appeals officer;
(4) File a complaint with the Administrator;
(5) When applicable, receive compensation for:
(I) Permanent total disability;
(II) Temporary total disability;
(III) Permanent partial disability;
(IV) Temporary partial disability; or
(V) All medical costs related to his injury or disease;
(6) Receive services for rehabilitation if his injury prevents him from returning to gainful employment;
(7) Review by a hearing officer of any determination or rejection of a claim by the insurer within the time specified by statute; and
(8) Judicial review of any final decision within the time specified by statute.
2. The insurer’s statement must include a copy of the form designed by the Administrator pursuant to subsection 7 of NRS 616C.090 that notifies injured employees of their right to select an alternative treating physician or chiropractor. The Administrator shall adopt regulations for the manner of compliance by an insurer with the other provisions of subsection 1.
Last modified: February 25, 2006