Section 509B.1 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1."Accident or health insurance" means hospital, surgical, or major medical insurance, or a combination of these.2."Commissioner" means the state commissioner of insurance.3."Group policy" means a group accident or health insurance policy issued by an insurance company under chapter 509, a group accident or health contract issued by a health service corporation under chapter 514, or a plan for health care services provided by a health maintenance organization under chapter 514B, or issued or provided by any similar corporation or organization.4."Insurance", "insures", and "insured" refer to coverage under a group policy, individual policy, or converted policy on a premium-paying basis, and do not include coverage provided solely as an accrued liability or by reason of a disability extension.5."Insurer" means the entity issuing a group policy or an individual or converted policy.6."Medicare" means Tit. XVIII of the United States Social Security Act.7."Premium" includes any premium or payment or other consideration payable for coverage under a group or individual policy.86 Acts, ch 1124, §1; 2006 Acts, ch 1117, §36; 2012 Acts, ch 1023, §78
86 Acts, ch 1124, §1; 2006 Acts, ch 1117, §36; 2012 Acts, ch 1023, §78