Rhode Island General Laws Title 27. Insurance § 27-61-2. Definitions

(1) “Abuse” means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts by a current or former family member, household member, intimate partner, or caretaker:

(2) “Abuse-related medical condition” means a medical condition sustained by a subject of abuse that arises in whole or part out of an act or pattern of abuse.

(3) “Abuse status” means the fact or perception that a person is, has been, or may be a subject of abuse, irrespective of whether the person has sustained abuse-related medical conditions.

(4) “Commissioner” means the director of the department of business regulation.

(5) “Insured” means the person whose life is covered under an insurance policy.

(6) “Insurer” means a person or other legal entity engaged in the business of insurance in this state, including agents, brokers, adjusters, or third-party administrators.

(7) “Policy” or “certificate” means a contract of insurance or annuity issued, proposed for issuance, or intended for issuance by an insurer, including endorsements or riders.

(8) “Subject of abuse” means a person against whom an act of abuse has been directed; who has current or prior injuries, illnesses, or disorders that resulted from abuse; or who seeks, may have sought, or had reason to seek medical or psychological treatment for abuse or protection, court-ordered protection, or shelter from abuse.