HRS §431N-2
Definitions for the Hawaii Health Care Program
This section defines key terms used in the law. It explains who counts as a gap group individual, what a health care contractor is, what health care coverage includes, and what medical indigence means. These definitions help clarify who and what the law covers.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
As used in this chapter unless otherwise indicated by the context: "Gap group individuals" means medically uninsured persons who are residents of the State. "Health care contractor" means any medical group or organization which undertakes, under a prepaid health care program, to provide health care, or any nonprofit organization or insurer who undertakes, under a prepaid health care program, to defray or reimburse in whole or part, the expenses of health care. "Health care coverage" means contractually arranged medical, personal, or other services, including preventive services, education, case management, and outreach, provided to an eligible member. "Medical indigence" means the status of a person who is uninsured or lacks medical insurance.
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