26.1-08.1-01. Definitions. (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)

As used in this chapter:

1. "Association" means the comprehensive health association of North Dakota.

2. "Board" means the comprehensive health association of North Dakota board of directors.

3. "Creditable coverage" means, with respect to an individual, coverage under chapter 26.1-08.

4. "Guaranteed issue" means an issuer may not: a. Deny or condition the issuance or effectiveness of a Medicare supplement policy that is offered and is available for issuance to new enrollees by the issuer; b. Discriminate in the pricing of such a Medicare supplement policy because of health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition; or c. Impose an exclusion of benefits based on a pre-existing condition under such a Medicare supplement policy.

5. "Lead carrier" means the insurance company selected by the board to administer the association benefit plans.