NAC616D.311. Establishment of policies and procedures for payment.

     1. Each insurer, organization for managed care, health care provider or third-party administrator shall establish written policies and procedures for the payment of compensation found to be due by a hearing officer, appeals officer, court of competent jurisdiction, written settlement agreement, written stipulation or the Division when carrying out its duties pursuant to chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS.

     2. The policies and procedures adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must:

     (a) Provide that payment be made within the time set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 616D.120;

     (b) Provide for the quick and efficient payment of compensation to injured employees and their dependents in a manner that is consistent with the provisions of chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS;

     (c) Establish a procedure for the clarification of any ambiguity in the payment of compensation found to be due an injured employee by a hearing officer, appeals officer, court of competent jurisdiction, written settlement agreement, written stipulation or the Division within the time set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 616D.120;

     (d) Provide for the designation of a person or persons to receive and calendar notices for the payment of compensation found to be due an injured employee by a hearing officer, appeals officer, court of competent jurisdiction, written settlement agreement, written stipulation or the Division; and

     (e) Provide for the designation of a person or persons to pay any compensation found to be due an injured employee by a hearing officer, appeals officer, court of competent jurisdiction, written settlement agreement, written stipulation or the Division within the time set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 616D.120.

     (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R010-97, eff. 11-5-97)