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HRS §431:10A-402

What key insurance terms mean in this part

This section defines three terms used in this part of the law: association, insurer, and extended health insurance. An association is a group formed to provide certain health insurance. An insurer is a company allowed to sell that insurance in Hawaii. Extended health insurance is a type of policy covering hospital, surgical, and medical costs.

The statute, as written — Definitions

Unless the context otherwise requires, for the purposes of this part: (1) Association means a voluntary unincorporated association formed for the purpose of enabling cooperative action to provide accident and health or sickness insurance as defined in section 431:1-205, in accordance with this part in this or any other state having legislation enabling the issuance of insurance of the type provided in this part. (2) Insurer means any insurance company authorized to transact accident and health or sickness insurance in this State. (3) Extended health insurance means hospital, surgical, and medical expense insurance provided by a policy issued as provided by this part.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§431:1-205 What counts as accident and health insurance

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