Oklahoma § 36-1161 - Definitions

§ 36-1161. Definitions

As used in this act:

1. “Adverse tier placement” means being subject to the rates of

any tier with less coverage or higher premiums than the tier within

which the insured is currently insured;

2. “Federal government-sponsored health insurance program”

means the TriCare program providing coverage for civilian dependents

of military personnel;

3. “Health plan” means any insurance company or health

maintenance organization which issues individual coverage to a

resident of this state;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 36. Insurance

4. “Individual coverage” means health insurance or health

maintenance organization coverage issued on other than a group or

blanket basis, including an individual coverage containing coverage

for a spouse, dependent, or both;

5. “Insureds” means persons enrolled under individual coverage

issued by a health plan. Insureds include persons covered under a

policy of personal insurance; and

6. “Personal insurance” means private passenger automobile,

motorcycle, mobile homeowners, homeowners, renters and

noncommercial-dwelling fire insurance policies and boat, personal

watercraft, snowmobile and recreational vehicle policies.

Added by Laws 2006, c. 264, § 39, eff. July 1, 2006.