by policies issued to policy holders.
§ 4102. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
" Insurer. " As follows:
(1) An entity that issues or administers health
insurance policies or health plans and is subject to the
jurisdiction of the department.
(2) The term includes an entity organized or existing
under, or subject to, any of the following:
(i) The act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known
as The Insurance Company Law of 1921.
(ii) The act of December 29, 1972 (P.L.1701,
No.364), known as the Health Maintenance Organization
Act.
(iii) The act of May 18, 1976 (P.L.123, No.54),
known as the Individual Accident and Sickness Insurance
Minimum Standards Act.
(iv) Chapter 61 (relating to hospital plan
corporations) or 63 (relating to professional health
services plan corporations).
§ 4103. Emergency addendum.
(a) Explanation of coverage.--The department shall direct
each insurer to provide members and insureds with an emergency
addendum explaining the coverage for addiction treatment
services covered under the policy or plan.
(b) Requirement for emergency addendum.--An emergency
addendum issued under this chapter shall:
(1) Be no more than two pages.
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