Notwithstanding any law, regulation, or definition to the contrary, a domestic nonprofit mutual association, as defined in this Section, is deemed to be an insurer for the purposes of all surplus requirements, policy reserve requirements, and liquidation, conservation, rehabilitation, and receivership proceedings all as defined and set out in this Title.  For purposes of this Section, a domestic nonprofit mutual association shall include a domestic nonprofit mutual association which is engaged exclusively in the business of furnishing hospital service, medical, or surgical benefits, or any similar entity.

Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 92, §1; Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 22:133 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 503, §1.

NOTE:  Former La. Rev. Stat. 22:124 redesignated as La. Rev. Stat. 22:116 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.