§ 36-1161. Definitions.

As used in this act:

1.  “Adverse tier placement” means being subject to the rates of any tier with less coverage or higher premiums than the tier within which the insured is currently insured;

2.  “Federal government-sponsored health insurance program” means the TriCare program providing coverage for civilian dependents of military personnel;

3.  “Health plan” means any insurance company or health maintenance organization which issues individual coverage to a resident of this state;

4.  “Individual coverage” means health insurance or health maintenance organization coverage issued on other than a group or blanket basis, including an individual coverage containing coverage for a spouse, dependent, or both;

5.  “Insureds” means persons enrolled under individual coverage issued by a health plan.  Insureds include persons covered under a policy of personal insurance; and

6.  “Personal insurance” means private passenger automobile, motorcycle, mobile homeowners, homeowners, renters and noncommercial-dwelling fire insurance policies and boat, personal watercraft, snowmobile and recreational vehicle policies.

Added by Laws 2006, c. 264, § 39, eff. July 1, 2006.