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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Chiropractic.” As defined in section 102 of the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L. 1646, No. 188), 1 known as the Chiropractic Practice Act.
“Copayment.” A specific dollar amount a covered person must pay for services rendered by a provider under a health benefit plan.
“Health insurance policy.” As follows:
(1) An individual or group health insurance policy, contract or plan that provides medical or health care coverage by a health care facility or licensed health care provider that is offered by or is governed under any of the following:
(i) This act.
(ii) The act of December 29, 1972 (P.L. 1701, No. 364), 2 known as the Health Maintenance Organization Act.
(iii) 40 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 (relating to hospital plan corporations).
(iv) 40 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to professional health services plan corporations).
(2) The term does not include accident only, fixed indemnity, limited benefit, credit, dental, vision, specified disease, Medicare supplement, Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) supplement, long-term care or disability income, workers' compensation or automobile medical payment insurance.
“Occupational therapy.” As defined in section 3 of the act of June 15, 1982 (P.L. 502, No. 140), 3 known as the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
“Physical therapy.” As defined in section 2 of the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L. 383, No. 110), 4 known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 40 P.S. Insurance § 982-2. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-40-ps-insurance/pa-st-sect-40-982-2/
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