NAC439A.735. Employer: Duties.

An employer shall:

     1. Offer fees based on a sliding scale to patients whose income is at or below 200 percent of the federally designated level signifying poverty.

     2. Ensure that the J-1 visa physician works only in a location which is identified on the petition submitted by the J-1 visa physician to the Waiver Review Division of the United States Department of State.

     3. Post a sign in the waiting room of each location where the J-1 visa physician works which states that:

     (a) Fees based on a sliding scale are available for certain patients who have demonstrated a financial need for assistance to pay for care and services.

     (b) Patients will be provided care and services regardless of the ability of the patient to pay.

     4. Provide documentation satisfactory to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health that the employer participates in Medicaid, Medicare and Nevada Check Up.

     5. File the schedule of fees with the Administrator for review.

     6. Submit an affidavit to the Administrator once every 6 months which attests that the J-1 visa physician:

     (a) Worked at least 40 hours each week at a location which is identified on the petition submitted by the J-1 visa physician to the Waiver Review Division; and

     (b) Is not employed at any location which is not identified on the petition.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R138-10, eff. 5-5-2011)