The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Annual pay rate." The base pay rate annualized and, in the case of hourly eligible employees, computed on the basis of expected work hours.
"Department." The Department of General Services of the Commonwealth.
"Employees." A permanent, continuously scheduled employee of the executive, judicial or legislative branch of the Commonwealth, its commissions, boards, departments and authorities. The term shall include members of the General Assembly.
"Life insurance." Life insurance procured under this article.
"Secretary." The Secretary of General Services of the Commonwealth.
72 P.S. § 1501-A