Nevada Revised Statutes 616A.465 – Responsibilities of Division, Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Administration and Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Division shall:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 616A.465
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
(a) Regulate insurers pursuant to chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS;
(b) Investigate insurers regarding compliance with statutes and the Division’s regulations; and
(c) Regulate professional employer organizations pursuant to the provisions of NRS 616B.692.
2. The Commissioner is responsible for reviewing rates, investigating the solvency of insurers, authorizing private carriers pursuant to chapter 680A of NRS and certifying:
(a) Self-insured employers pursuant to NRS 616B.300 to 616B.330, inclusive, and 616B.336;
(b) Associations of self-insured public or private employers pursuant to NRS 616B.350 to 616B.446, inclusive; and
(c) Third-party administrators pursuant to chapter 683A of NRS.
3. The Department of Administration is responsible for contested claims relating to industrial insurance pursuant to NRS 616C.310 to 616C.385, inclusive. The Administrator is responsible for administrative appeals pursuant to NRS 616B.215.
4. The Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers is responsible for legal representation of claimants pursuant to NRS 616A.435 to 616A.460, inclusive, and 616D.120.
5. The Division is responsible for the investigation of complaints. If a complaint is filed with the Division, the Administrator shall cause to be conducted an investigation which includes a review of relevant records and interviews of affected persons. If the Administrator determines that a violation may have occurred, the Administrator shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of NRS 616D.120 and 616D.130.
6. As used in this section, ‘professional employer organization’ has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 611.400.