Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 5402 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 653, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
1. Educated health care consumer. “Educated health care consumer” means an individual who is knowledgeable about the health care system, has no financial interest in the delivery of health care services or sale of health insurance and has a background or experience in making informed decisions regarding health, medical or scientific matters.
[PL 2019, c. 653, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 5402
- Educated health care consumer: means an individual who is knowledgeable about the health care system, has no financial interest in the delivery of health care services or sale of health insurance and has a background or experience in making informed decisions regarding health, medical or scientific matters. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 5402
- Federal Affordable Care Act: means the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Public Law 111-152, and any amendments to or regulations or guidance issued under those acts. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 5402
- Marketplace: means the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace established by this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 5402
- Marketplace trust fund: means the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund established by this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 5402
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
- Superintendent: means the Superintendent of Insurance. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 5402
2. Federal Affordable Care Act. “Federal Affordable Care Act” means the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Public Law 111-152, and any amendments to or regulations or guidance issued under those acts.
[PL 2019, c. 653, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
3. Marketplace. “Marketplace” means the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace established by this chapter.
[PL 2019, c. 653, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
4. Marketplace trust fund. “Marketplace trust fund” means the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund established by this chapter.
[PL 2019, c. 653, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
5. Superintendent. “Superintendent” means the Superintendent of Insurance.
[PL 2019, c. 653, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 653, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).