(a) Assisting individuals in the preparation of applications to the fund and selection of the providers does not constitute the sale of insurance and shall not be subject to regulation by the Insurance Commissioner.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 33-25B-8

  • fund: means a fund or account established by the corporation for the deposit of moneys to implement the insurance subsidy program. See West Virginia Code 33-25B-1
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(b) Insurance coverage bought by the guardian through the use of a voucher provided pursuant to the provisions of this article will be exempt from state law and regulations requiring certain mandatory state insurance coverages or benefits.

(c) Insurance coverage bought by guardians through the use of a voucher provided pursuant to the provisions of this article shall not be subject to state premium taxes.