The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Evidence of coverage--Any certificate, agreement, or contract, including a blended contract, that: (A) is issued to an enrollee; and (B) states the coverage to which the enrollee is entitled. (2) Health benefit plan--A preferred provider benefit plan or health maintenance organization evidence of coverage or other group health benefit plan issued by a health maintenance organization. (3) Health carrier--A health insurer issuing a preferred provider benefit plan, as defined in Insurance Code §1301.001(9), or a health maintenance organization, as defined in Insurance Code §843.002(14). (4) Health insurer--A life, health, and accident insurance company, health and accident insurance company, health insurance company, or other company operating under Insurance Code Chapters 841, 842, 884, 885, 982, or 1501 that is authorized to issue, deliver, or issue for delivery in this state health insurance policies. (5) Health maintenance organization--A person who arranges for or provides to enrollees on a prepaid basis a health care plan, a limited health care service plan, or a single health care service plan as defined in Insurance Code §843.002(14). (6) Month--The period from a date in a calendar month to the corresponding date in the succeeding calendar month, as provided in the group policy or contract. If the succeeding calendar month does not have a corresponding date, the period ends on the last day of the succeeding calendar month. (7) Preferred provider benefit plan--Any policy or contract issued pursuant to Insurance Code Chapter 1301. |
