§ 31A-22-1402. Definitions.

     Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply in this part:

(1) "Applicant" means:

(a) in the case of an individual long-term care insurance policy, the person who seeks to contract for benefits; and

(b) in the case of a group long-term care insurance policy, the proposed certificate holder.

(2) Notwithstanding Section 31A-1-301,"certificate" means a certificate issued under a group long-term care insurance policy if the group long-term care insurance policy is delivered or issued for delivery in this state.

(3) Notwithstanding Section 31A-1-301, "policy" means a policy, contract subscriber agreement, rider, or endorsement, if the policy, contract subscriber agreement, rider, or endorsement is delivered or issued:

(a) in this state; and

(b) by:

(i) an insurer;

(ii) a fraternal benefit society;

(iii) a nonprofit health, hospital, or medical service corporation;

(iv) a prepaid health plan;

(v) a health maintenance organization; or

(vi) an entity similar to an entity described in Subsections (3)(b)(i) through (v).

Amended by Chapter 116, 2001 General Session