where such persons, with or without their dependents are issued the same form of an individual policy on the plan, varying only as to amounts of coverage applied for by such persons and under an arrangement whereby the premiums on such policies may be paid to the insurer periodically by the employer, with or without payroll deductions, or by the insured or association or union for its members, or by some designated person acting on behalf of such employer, association or union. The term "employees" as used in this section shall be deemed to include the officers, managers, employees and retired employees of the employer and the individual proprietor or partners if the employer is an individual or partnership.
NRS 688B.020