2006 Utah Code - 31A-8a-102 — Definitions.

     31A-8a-102.   Definitions.
     For purposes of this chapter:
     (1) "Fee" means any periodic charge for use of a discount program.
     (2) "Health care provider" means a health care provider as defined in Section 78-14-3 who:
     (a) is practicing within the scope of the provider's license; and
     (b) has agreed either directly or indirectly, by contract or any other arrangement with a health discount program operator, to provide a discount to enrollees of a health discount program.
     (3) "Health discount program" means a business arrangement or contract in which a person pays fees, dues, charges, or other consideration in exchange for a program that provides access to health care providers who agree to provide a discount for health care services.
     (4) "Operates a health discount program" or "health discount program operator" means to:
     (a) enter into a contract or agreement either directly or indirectly with a health care provider in this state which the health care provider agrees to provide discounts to enrollees of the health discount program;
     (b) enter into a contract or agreement either directly or indirectly with a person in this state to provide access to more than one health care provider who has agreed to provide discounts for medical services to enrollees of the health discount program;
     (c) sell or distribute a health discount program in this state; or
     (d) place your name on and market or promote a health discount program in this state.
     (5) "Value-added benefit" means a discount offering with no additional charge made by a health insurer or health maintenance organization that is licensed under this title, in connection with existing contracts with the health insurer or health maintenance organization.

Enacted by Chapter 58, 2005 General Session