1.  Any person residing in Nevada is eligible for services through the genetics program. A person must not be denied services through the genetics program because of his or her inability to pay for the services.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 396.524

  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

2.  A determination of ability to pay must be based on the following factors:

(a) Resources of the person, including hospital and medical insurance;

(b) Other available sources of payment, including any governmental aid for medically indigent persons;

(c) Estimated cost of care;

(d) Length of treatment;

(e) Household size in relation to income; and

(f) Debts and obligations.