A group health insurance policy in Nevada must include coverage for expenses arising from hospice care. Hospice care is intended for patients with terminal illness and emphasizes comfort, pain control, symptom management, supportive services, and assistance for the patient and family rather than curative treatment.
Nevada’s group-policy required-provisions statute specifically identifies benefits for expenses arising from hospice care. This makes hospice the correct answer. Adult dental and adult vision benefits may be offered by separate policies, riders, employer plans, or benefit arrangements, but they are not universally required in every group health policy. Over-the-counter dietary supplements are not a standard mandated group health benefit and are generally covered only when specifically provided by a policy or health plan.
Hospice coverage should be distinguished from ordinary inpatient hospital coverage. Hospice care may be delivered in a home, residential setting, hospice facility, or other appropriate location, depending on the patient’s needs and the terms of coverage. It frequently involves an interdisciplinary team and includes both patient care and family-support services.
Study Guide references/topics: group health required provisions; hospice care; mandated benefits; supportive services; NRS 689B.030 .
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