Nevada Revised Statutes Section 442.1196 - Public Health and Safety

Form and contents of application; eligibility.

1. The application submitted pursuant to NRS 442.1192 for a grant to subsidize the malpractice insurance of a provider of prenatal care must be on the form required by the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

2. The application must contain:

(a) If the applicant is a health officer applying on behalf of a provider of prenatal care, information concerning the collaboration between the health officer and the provider of prenatal care and medical facilities within the county or community.

(b) A plan for providing prenatal care for women in the county or community who have low incomes or who do not qualify for any state program for medical care.

(c) A plan for improving the health care of pregnant women in the county or community.

3. To be eligible for a subsidy for his malpractice insurance, a provider of prenatal care must submit evidence that:

(a) He has completed training in prenatal care that is approved by the University of Nevada School of Medicine;

(b) He is currently covered by malpractice insurance;

(c) He accepts reimbursement for services rendered from Medicaid and Medicare; and

(d) He will continue to provide prenatal care in the specified county or community for not less than 1 year.

Last modified: February 26, 2006