Transmission of electronic documents--Definitions

Terms used in §§ 58-1-27 to 58-1-39 , inclusive, mean: (1) "Covered employee," an individual participating in a group health plan who is entitled to notices and documents and who is an employee of the sponsor or policyholder of the group health plan; (2) "Covered person," an individual participating in a group health plan who is entitled to notices and documents; (3) "Delivered by electronic means:" (a) Delivery to an electronic mail address at which a party has consented to receive notices or documents; or (b) Posting on an electronic network or site accessible via the internet, mobile application, computer, mobile device, tablet, or any other electronic device, together with separate notice to a party directed to the electronic mail address at which the party consents to receive notice of the posting; (4) "Party," any recipient of any notice or document required as part of an insurance transaction, including an applicant, a covered employee, a covered person, an insured, a policyholder, or an annuity contract holder; and (5) "Smart device," an electronic device that combines a cell phone with a hand-held computer and that offers internet access and text or electronic mail capabilities. Source: SL 2014, ch 230 , § 1; SL 2023, ch 162 , § 1.