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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 31.10.10.02" title_num="31" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="10" 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>“Claimant” means an insured individual resident in Maryland making a claim against the insurer for benefits, who is a:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Policyholder covered by an individual policy; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Certificate holder covered under a group policy or under an administration contract.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Service” means any service for which a charge is made which is covered under the policy or contract, including charges for, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Fees of surgeons, anesthetists, and other physicians;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Room and board charges;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Operating room charges;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Recovery room charges; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Nursing care charges.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>