Creation of the Public Employees' Benefits Program Board

Established by Nevada Revised Statute 287.041, the Nevada Board of the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP) is the governing body of PEBP. The Board consists of nine members, including eight members appointed by the Governor plus the Director of the Department of Administration or his designee. The Board employs an Executive Officer who directs the program and serves at the pleasure of the Board. Each board member serves an initial four-year term and may serve more than one term. The Board is designed to be a group with various professional backgrounds who supervise the overall administration and operations of PEBP. The Board adopts regulations Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), enforcement and audit policy of the agency. The Board hears Plan Participant appeals of claim reviews (NAC 287.690) and, under statutory authority, makes decisions to ensure the application of benefits is done consistently among the participants and among the various benefits.