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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 31.04.17.02" title_num="31" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="17" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Carrier” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An insurer;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A nonprofit health service plan;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A dental plan organization; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A fraternal benefit society.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Commissioner” means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Contract on an Insert Page Basis.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Contract on an insert page basis” means a contract that is composed of insert pages, with each insert page being identified with a unique form number.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Contract on an insert page basis” does not include a contract that contains an insert that is identified with a unique form number and is longer than one page.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Contract on a Sectional Basis.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Contract on a sectional basis” means a contract that is composed of sections, with each section being identified with a unique form number.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Contract on a sectional basis” includes a contract that contains sections that are only one page long.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Form” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A policy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A contract;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A certificate;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A rider;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>An endorsement; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>An application.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Guaranteed renewable contract” means a health insurance contract that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Permits the insured to renew the contract by timely payment of premiums:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Until 65 years old or until eligibility for Medicare; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>In the case of a contract issued after 60 years old, for at least 5 years from its date of issue; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Does not permit the carrier to make any unilateral change in any provision of the contract during the guaranteed renewability period, except that the carrier may make changes in premium rates by class.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Health insurance” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Insured” means an individual covered under a form.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Insurer” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“Life insurance” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>“Noncancellable contract” means a health insurance contract that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Permits the insured to renew the contract by timely payment of premiums:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Until 65 years old or eligibility for Medicare; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>In the case of a contract issued after 60 years old, for at least 5 years from its date of issue;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Does not permit the carrier to make any unilateral change in any provisions of the contract during the period the contract is in force; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Does not permit the carrier to change the premium rate during the period the contract is in force.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>“Policyholder” means the individual or entity to whom the contract is issued.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>