A. Except to the extent that such application would be inconsistent with any provision of this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 32.1 and of other chapters of this title, and regulations promulgated thereunder, that are applicable to (i) an insurer licensed pursuant to § 38.2-1024, (ii) a carrier as defined in § 38.2-3407.10, (iii) a health plan as defined in § 38.2-3407.15, or (iv) a health carrier or managed care health insurance plan as defined in § 38.2-5800, shall apply to dental plan organizations and the provision of dental services on behalf of dental plan organizations, as if such provisions specifically stated that they apply to dental plan organizations and the provision of dental services on behalf of dental plan organizations, notwithstanding that such other provisions do not refer to dental plan organizations or the provision of dental services on behalf of dental plan organizations.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 38.2-6113

  • Dental plan: means a contractual arrangement for dental services provided or arranged for, that pays benefits or is administered on an individual or group basis. See Virginia Code 38.2-6101
  • Insurer: means an insurance company. See Virginia Code 38.2-100

B. Any reference in this chapter to specific provisions of any other chapter of this title or of any other title shall not limit the applicability of subsection A.

2004, c. 668.