Section 14-401 - Definitions.

§ 14-401. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Dental plan.- "Dental plan" means a contractual arrangement for dental services. 

(c)  Dental plan organization.- "Dental plan organization" means a person that provides directly, arranges for, or administers a dental plan on a prepaid or postpaid individual or group capitation basis. 

(d)  Dental service.- "Dental service" means a service included in practicing dentistry as defined in § 4-101 of the Health Occupations Article. 

(e)  Enrollee.- "Enrollee" means an individual or dependent of the individual who is enrolled in a dental plan. 

(f)  Evidence of coverage.- "Evidence of coverage" means a contract or certificate that is issued to an enrollee and that specifies the dental services to which the enrollee is entitled. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 581; 1997, ch. 35, § 2; 2000, ch. 31.]