(a) A “membership contract” is a certificate, policy, membership agreement, by whatever name called, or a promise or agreement, of a benevolent association with any or all of its members, whereby money or other benefit, charity, aid, or relief is to be paid, provided, or rendered by the association upon the decease of a member to the legal representatives of the member, or to the beneficiary or beneficiaries designated by the member.

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 21.72.150

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Charity: An agency, institution, or organization in existence and operating for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons and conducted for educational, religious, scientific, medical, or other beneficent purposes.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(b) There shall be one contributing member for each membership contract, but a membership contract may cover more than one individual.