§ 26-22-502 — Definitions

Wyoming § 26-22-502

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 26: Insurance Code
• Ch. 22: HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE INSURANCE AND

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(a) As used in this article:
(i) "Group" means any individual, partnership or
corporation employing individuals in any occupation, or any
labor union or other association representing such individuals
if those individuals would qualify as an eligible group under
W.S. 26-19-102(a)(i), (ii), (iii) or (viii) or any other number
of individuals organized or united for a common purpose
including any purpose specified in this article;
(ii) "Health care services" means health care
services or products rendered or sold by a provider within the
scope of the provider's license or legal authorization and
includes, but is not limited to, hospital, medical, surgical,
dental, vision and pharmaceutical services or products;
(iii) "Insured" means an individual entitled to
reimbursement for expenses of health care services under an
agreement between a group and a provider or under a policy or
subscriber contract issued or administered by an insurer;
(iv) "Insurer" means an insurance company or a health
service corporation authorized in this state to issue policies
or subscriber contracts which reimburse for expenses of health
care services;
(v) "Provider" means an individual or entity licensed
or legally authorized to provide health care services.