Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-157-2. Definitions

(1) “Director” means the director of the department of administration.

(2) “Federal act” means the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), as amended by the Federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), and any amendments to, or regulations or guidance issued under, those acts.

(3) “Health plan” and “qualified health plan” have the same meanings as those terms are defined in § 1301 of the Federal Act [42 U.S.C. § 18021].

(4) “Insurer” means every medical service corporation, hospital service corporation, accident and sickness insurer, dental service corporation, and health maintenance organization licensed under title 27, or as defined in § 42-62-4.

(5) “Secretary” means the secretary of the Federal Department of Health and Human Services.

(6) “Qualified dental plan” means a dental plan as described in § 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Federal Act [42 U.S.C. § 18031].

(7) “Qualified individuals” and “qualified employers” shall have the same meaning as defined in federal law.