W. Va. Code R. § 114-27-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 114-27-3 - Definitions

3.1. Code -- means the West Virginia Code.

3.2. Commissioner -- means the Insurance Commissioner of the state of West Virginia.

3.3. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) -- means the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome as may be from time to time defined by the Centers for Disease Control of the United States Public Health Service.

3.4. AIDS Related Complex (ARC) -- means a syndrome in which the individual displays many of the same symptoms of AIDS, including the presence of the HIV antibody.

3.5. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) means the virus responsible for the potential development of the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

3.6. Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) -- means a test which has been licensed by the FDA and is used to determine the existence of the HIV antibody.

3.7. Insurer -- includes all entities providing life or accident and sickness coverage.

3.8. Western Blot -- means a test which has been licensed by the FDA and is used to determine the existence of the HIV antibody.

3.9. Health Care Professional or Health Care Provider -- means any physician, nurse, physician's assistant, or any other person providing medical, dental, nursing or other health care services of any kind.

3.10. FDA -- means the United States Food and Drug Administration.

W. Va. Code R. § 114-27-3