Determination of ability to pay pursuant to NRS 433A.640 shall include investigation of whether the consumer has benefits due and owing to the consumer for the cost of his or her treatment from third-party sources, such as Medicare, Medicaid, social security, medical insurance benefits, retirement programs, annuity plans, government benefits or any other financially responsible third parties. The administrative officer of a division mental health facility or professional responsible for providing or coordinating a program of community-based or outpatient services may accept payment for the cost of a consumer’s treatment from the consumer’s insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid and other similar third parties.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1614; A 2011, 431; 2013, 3497)