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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 31.11.11.02" title_num="31" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="11" 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>“Additional benefits” means benefits offered in addition to the Comprehensive Standard Health Benefit Plan that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Are offered separately from the plan;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Are priced separately from the plan;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Are guarantee issued subject to the provisions of Insurance Article, §15-1213, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Are guarantee renewed subject to the provisions of Insurance Article, §15-1212, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Are community rated subject to the provisions of Insurance Article, §15-1205, Annotated Code of Maryland; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Do not duplicate any of the benefits in the Comprehensive Standard Health Benefit Plan.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Carrier” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-1201, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Comprehensive Standard Health Benefit Plan” means the health benefit plan adopted by the Maryland Health Care Commission in accordance with Insurance Article, §15-1207, and Health-General Article, Title 19, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Small employer” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-1201, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>