In addition to the definitions set forth in Iowa Code section
507A.3, the following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
"Association health plan" or
"AHP" means a group health plan or an employee welfare benefit
plan established by a bona fide group or association of employers.
"Authorized representative" means an
individual designated by a MEWA or AHP to act for the MEWA or AHP in completion
of the duties described in this chapter and may include an officer, director or
legal representative.
"Beneficiary" means as it is defined in
29 U.S.C. Section 1002(8).
"Commissioner" means the Iowa insurance
commissioner or, as delegated by the commissioner, the insurance
division.
"Employee" means as it is defined in
29 U.S.C. Section 1002(6).
"Employee welfare benefit plan" means as it
is defined in
29 U.S.C. Section 1002(1).
"Employer member" means an employer
participating in a MEWA or AHP.
"Health coverage" means a policy or
certificate that provides coverage for medical, dental, optical, surgical,
hospital, accident and sickness, prescription, or disability benefits or life
insurance.
"Insurer" means as it is defined in Iowa
Code section
5071(2)."e."
"MEWA" means a multiple employer welfare
arrangement as defined in
29 U.S.C. Section 1002(40).
"Participant" means an enrollee or other
beneficiary covered under a MEWA or AHP.
"Person" means an individual, partnership,
joint venture, corporation, mutual company, joint-stock company, trust, estate,
unincorporated organization, association, or employee organization, or as
"person" is defined in
29 U.S.C. Section 1002(9).
