PURPOSE: This rule sets out the scope of the rules in this chapter and provides definitions to aid in the interpretation of the rules in this chapter.

1. (1) The rules in this chapter apply to discount medical plan organizations transacting business under sections 376.1500 to 376.1532, RSMo. The rules are to be read together with Chapter 536, RSMo.
2. (2) The definitions located in section 376.1500, RSMo apply to the rules in this chapter.

AUTHORITY: sections 374.045 and 376.1528, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Nov. 1, 2007, effective June 30, 2008. Amended: Filed Oct. 30, 2018, effective April 30, 2019.

*Original authority: 374.045, RSMo 1967, amended 1993, 1995, 2008 and 376.1528, RSMo 2007.