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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. An intermediary service organization that is certified pursuant to NRS 449.4304 to 449.4339, inclusive, may provide services for a person with a disability or other responsible person relating to personal assistance received by the person with a disability. The services that may be provided by an intermediary service organization include, without limitation:
(a) Obtaining a criminal background check of a personal assistant selected by the person with a disability or other responsible person to provide nonmedical services and any medical services authorized pursuant to NRS 629.091;
(b) Providing payroll services to pay the personal assistant and determine any tax liability;
(c) Providing services relating to financial management; and
(d) Providing any other services relating to the employment of a personal assistant and any other financial assistance relating to the personal assistance for the person with a disability.
2. As used in this section:
(a) “Other responsible person” means:
(1) A parent or guardian of, or any other person legally responsible for, a person with a disability who is under the age of 18 years; or
(2) A parent, spouse, guardian or adult child of a person with a disability who suffers from a cognitive impairment.
(b) “Personal assistance” means the provision of any goods or services to help a person with a disability maintain his or her independence, personal hygiene and safety, including, without limitation, the provision of services by a personal assistant.
(c) “Personal assistant” means a person who, for compensation and under the direction of a person with a disability or other responsible person, performs services for a person with a disability to help the person maintain his or her independence, personal hygiene and safety.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 449.4308. Authority to provide services - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-40-public-health-and-safety/nv-rev-st-449-4308/
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