RS 22:1162 Definitions - Louisiana Statutes

§1162.  Definitions

As used in this Subpart, the following terms shall have the following meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1)  A "dental referral plan" shall be defined as a contractual plan that provides a list of dental care providers who have agreed to render treatment to enrollees at specific discounted fees.  The plans may collect fees from enrollees, employers, insurers, or health maintenance organizations.  The plans shall not be deemed insurance, except as otherwise indicated by law.

(2)  An "enrollee" shall be defined as an individual, including eligible dependents, entitled to receive a list of participating dental care providers and to be treated at discounted fees.

(3)  A "dental care provider" shall be defined as an individual who is a dentist who has contracted with the dental referral plan to deliver certain dental care services to an enrollee at a reduced fee.

Acts 1995, No. 1050, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1125, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1439, §1, eff. July 15, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 22:2029 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.