Learn About the Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subdivision 1. Applicability. For purposes of sections 62A.451 to 62A.4528, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given.
Subd. 2. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce.
Subd. 3. Enrollee. “Enrollee” means an individual who is entitled to limited health services under a contract with an entity authorized to provide or arrange for such services under sections 62A.451 to 62A.4528.
Subd. 4. Evidence of coverage. “Evidence of coverage” means the certificate, agreement, or contract issued under section 62A.4516 setting forth the coverage to which an enrollee is entitled.
Subd. 5. Limited health service. “Limited health service” means pharmaceutical services covered under Medicare Part D. Limited health service does not include hospital, medical, surgical, or emergency services.
Subd. 6. Prepaid limited health service organization. “Prepaid limited health service organization” means any corporation, partnership, or other entity that, in return for a prepayment, undertakes to provide or arrange for the provision of limited health services to enrollees. Prepaid limited health service organization does not include:
(1) an entity otherwise authorized under the laws of this state either to provide any limited health service on a prepayment or other basis or to indemnify for any limited health service;
(2) an entity that meets the requirements of section 62A.4514; or
(3) a provider or entity when providing or arranging for the provision of limited health services under a contract with a prepaid limited health service organization or with an entity described in clause (1) or (2).
Subd. 7. Provider. “Provider” means a physician, pharmacist, health facility, or other person or institution that is licensed or otherwise authorized to deliver or furnish limited health services under sections 62A.451 to 62A.4528.
Subd. 8. Subscriber. “Subscriber” means the person whose employment or other status, except for family dependency, is the basis for entitlement to limited health services under a contract with an entity authorized to provide or arrange for such services under sections 62A.451 to 62A.4528.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Insurance (Ch. 59A-79a) § 62A.451. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/insurance-ch-59a-79a/mn-st-sect-62a-451/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)