Louisiana § RS 22:1163 - Definitions

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§ RS 22:1163. Definitions

            As used in this Subpart, the following definitions apply:

            (1) "Dental carrier" or "carrier" means a dental insurance company, dental service corporation, dental plan organization authorized to provide dental benefits, or a health insurance plan that includes coverage for dental services.

            (2) "Dental healthcare service plan" or "plan" means any plan that provides coverage for dental healthcare services to enrollees in exchange for premiums.

            (3) "Dental loss ratio" means a percentage of premium dollars spent on patient care as calculated pursuant to R.S. 22:1164.

            Acts 2024, No. 357, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.

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