Effective 12 Jul 2013, see footnote

376.2000. Citation of law — definitions. — 1. Sections 376.2000 to 376.2014 shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Insurance Marketplace Innovation Act of 2013".

2. As used in sections 376.2000 to 376.2014, the following terms mean:

(1) "Department", the department of commerce and insurance;

(2) "Director", the director of the department of commerce and insurance;

(3) "Exchange", any health benefit exchange established or operating in this state, including any exchange established or operated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services;

(4) "Navigator", a person that, for compensation, provides information or services in connection with eligibility, enrollment, or program specifications of any health benefit exchange operating in this state, including any person that is selected to perform the activities and duties identified in 42 U.S.C. 18031(i) in this state, any person who receives funds from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to perform any of the activities and duties identified in 42 U.S.C. 18031(i), or any other person certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or a health benefit exchange operating in this state, to perform such defined or related duties irrespective of whether such person is identified as a navigator, certified application counselor, in-person assister, or other title. A "navigator" does not include any not-for-profit entity disseminating to a general audience public health information.

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(L. 2013 S.B. 262)

Effective 7-12-13