The following words and terms when used in this subchapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) CMS--Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2) CMS marketing guidelines--CMS' published marketing guidelines for use by Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans, Prescription Drug Plans and 1876 Cost Plans, as revised July 25, 2006, and inclusive of all subsequent revisions. (3) Department--Texas Department of Insurance. (4) Marketing--Soliciting and/or selling. (5) Medicare Plans--Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans, and Prescription Drug Plans as described in the CMS marketing guidelines. (6) Permanent license--A license issued to a person satisfying all the requirements of the Insurance Code §§4001.105, 4001.106, 4056.052, 4056.053, or 4056.054. The term does not include a temporary license issued under the Insurance Code §§4001.151 - 4001.154. (7) Person--An individual, partnership, corporation, or depository institution as defined in the Insurance Code §4001.003(8). |
