376.891. Definitions.
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376.891. Definitions. — As used in sections 376.891 to 376.894 , the following terms mean:
(1)"Certificate holder" , a person who receives health care benefits or services pursuant to a policy, contract or plan;
(2)"Plan administrator" :
(a)The person designated as the plan administrator by the instrument under which the contract or plan is operated; or
(b)If no plan administrator is designated, the plan sponsor;
(3)"Policy, contract or plan" , a group insurance policy providing health care coverage on an expense incurred basis, a group service or indemnity contract issued by a not-for-profit health services corporation, a health maintenance organization plan or a self-insured group health benefit plan of any type or description.
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(L. 1993 H.B. 564 § 11)