Nevada workers with certain lung or heart claims may choose doctors

A worker may choose a doctor outside the state panel for care related to the claimed disease. This applies to workers who file claims under the laws for certain occupational lung or heart diseases cited in the text. The worker must choose from doctors who have contracted with the employer’s health insurer, including doctors who have not agreed to treat workers’ compensation patients. The worker or a health or casualty insurer may pay for the care and request full reimbursement from the employer or another party responsible for coverage. These rules apply to claims filed on or after October 1, 2025.

The employer or responsible coverage provider must reimburse the person who paid for eligible treatment or services. This covers the worker or a health or casualty insurer that paid for care under the doctor-choice rule. The request must identify the worker, describe the care, identify who paid, and state the cost. If an insurer, managed-care organization, or third-party administrator does not fully reimburse on time, the Administrator must order it to pay twice the unpaid amount. The text does not impose that order on the employer. The 30-day payment period starts when the responsible party receives the reimbursement request. These rules apply to claims filed on or after October 1, 2025.

Parties and hearing officials may send certain hearing and appeal notices and documents through an approved electronic filing system. This applies to certain notices and documents in industrial-insurance hearings and appeals. The electronic filing system must comply with the Nevada Supreme Court’s electronic filing rules. These provisions apply to claims filed on or after October 1, 2025.