Nevada requires an individual long-term care insurer to obtain a written designation of at least one additional person who will receive notice if coverage is about to lapse or terminate for nonpayment of premium. This protection is intended to reduce unintended lapses, particularly when an insured experiences cognitive decline, illness, disability, or another circumstance that interferes with managing premiums.
The applicant may instead submit a written waiver, dated and signed, stating that the applicant chooses not to designate another person. The waiver is not required to be notarized. Because option B incorrectly adds a notarization requirement, option A is the best answer as written.
The designated person does not become responsible for paying premiums and does not assume liability for the applicant’s care. The person’s role is simply to receive notice, allowing the person an opportunity to alert the insured or help address an overlooked payment. Payroll or pension deduction is not a required payment method.
Before an individual long-term care policy can lapse for nonpayment, notice requirements apply to both the policyholder and the designated person. This is a key long-term-care consumer-protection provision.
Study Guide references/topics: long-term care insurance; lapse protection; nonpayment of premium; designation of another person; NAC 687B.0681 .
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