Whenever used in this chapter:
- (1) "Benefit contract" shall mean the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by section 41-3216, Idaho Code, as that agreement is described in section 41-3219(1), Idaho Code.
- (2) "Benefit member" shall mean an adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract.
- (3) "Certificate" shall mean the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract.
- (4) "Director" shall mean the director of the department of insurance of this state.
- (5) "Laws" shall mean the society’s articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated.
- (6) "Lodge" shall mean subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation.
- (7) "Premiums" shall mean premiums, rates, dues or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate.
- (8) "Rules" shall mean all rules, regulations or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors which are intended to have general application to the members of the society.
- (9) "Society" shall mean fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.
[41-3204, added 1995, ch. 213, sec. 2, p. 724.]