1. (a) For purposes of this Article, the following terms shall have the following associated meanings:

   1. (1) Authorized Contact: The individual appointed by the Certified Application Entity to manage the agreement executed with the Exchange pursuant to this Article.
   2. (2) Certified Application Counselor: An individual certified by the Exchange and affiliated with a Certified Application Entity pursuant to Section 6856 to provide the duties specified in Section 6864 of this Article.
   3. (3) Certified Application Entity: An organization registered by the Exchange pursuant to Section 6854 with affiliated individuals serving as Certified Application Counselors.
   4. (4) Consumer Assistance: The programs and activities created under 45 C.F.R. § 155.205(d) (December 22, 2016), hereby incorporated by reference, to provide enrollment assistance to consumers.
   5. (5) Primary Contact: The individual appointed by the Certified Application Entity to be the liaison with the Exchange.

Note: Authority cited: Section 100504, Government Code. Reference: Section 100502, Government Code; and 45 C.F.R. Sections 155.205 and 155.225.

History

1. New article 11 (sections 6850-6868) and section filed 7-6-2015 as an emergency pursuant to Government Code section 100504(a)(6), as modified by Senate Bill (Stats. 2015, c. 18); operative 7-6-2015 (Register 2015, No. 28). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-6-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 100504(a)(6) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2018, No. 37).

3. New section filed 6-7-2019; operative 6-7-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 23).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2019, No. 39).