31A-8a-102. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) "Fee" means any periodic charge for use of a discount program.
(2) "Health care provider" means a health care provider as defined in Section 78B-3-403
who:
(a) is practicing within the scope of the provider's license; and
(b) has agreed either directly or indirectly, by contract or any other arrangement with a
health discount program operator, to provide a discount to enrollees of a health discount
program.
(3) "Health discount program" means a business arrangement or contract in which a
person pays fees, dues, charges, or other consideration in exchange for a program that provides
access to health care providers who agree to provide a discount for health care services.
(4) "Operates a health discount program" or "health discount program operator" means
to:
(a) enter into a contract or agreement either directly or indirectly with a health care
provider in this state which the health care provider agrees to provide discounts to enrollees of
the health discount program;
(b) enter into a contract or agreement either directly or indirectly with a person in this
state to provide access to more than one health care provider who has agreed to provide discounts
for medical services to enrollees of the health discount program;
(c) sell or distribute a health discount program in this state; or
(d) place your name on and market or promote a health discount program in this state.
(5) "Value-added benefit" means a discount offering with no additional charge made by a
health insurer or health maintenance organization that is licensed under this title, in connection
with existing contracts with the health insurer or health maintenance organization.
Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
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