Definitions.

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Accident or health insurance” means hospital, surgical, or major medical insurance, or a combination of these. 2. “Commissioner” means the state commissioner of insurance. 3. “Group policy” means a group accident or health insurance policy issued by an insurance company under chapter 509 , a group accident or health contract issued by a health service corporation under chapter 514 , or a plan for health care services provided by a health maintenance organization under chapter 514B , or issued or provided by any similar corporation or organization. 4. “Insurance” , “insures”, and “insured” refer to coverage under a group policy, individual policy, or converted policy on a premium-paying basis, and do not include coverage provided solely as an accrued liability or by reason of a disability extension. 5. “Insurer” means the entity issuing a group policy or an individual or converted policy. 6. “Medicare” means Tit. XVIII of the United States Social Security Act . 7. “Premium” includes any premium or payment or other consideration payable for coverage under a group or individual policy. 86 Acts, ch 1124, §1 ; 2006 Acts, ch 1117, §36 ; 2012 Acts, ch 1023, §78 Referred to in §514C.3