Section 202-D. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Board." The Joint Underwriting Association Board established under section 211-D(a). (Def. added Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.156, No.45)
"Commissioner." The Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth.
"Department." The Insurance Department of the Commonwealth.
"Health care provider." As defined in section 702 of the Mcare Act. (Def. added Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.156, No.45)
"Insurance Department Act." The act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), known as The Insurance Department Act of 1921. (Def. added Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.156, No.45)
"Joint underwriting association" or "association." The Pennsylvania Professional Liability Joint Underwriting Association established under section 731 of the Mcare Act. (Def. amended Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.156, No.45)
"Mcare Act." The act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act.
"Plan." A plan of operation submitted to and approved by the commissioner under section 731(b)(1) of the Mcare Act or under this article. (Def. added Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.156, No.45)
(202-D added Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.725, No.44)