(a) “Applicant” means a person over the age of 18 years who is a natural or adoptive parent; a legal guardian; or a caretaker relative, foster parent, or stepparent with whom the child resides, who applies for coverage under the program on behalf of a child.

(b) “Applicant” also means any of the following:

Terms Used In California Insurance Code 12693.02

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: means any person, association, organization, partnership, business trust, limited liability company, or corporation. See California Insurance Code 19

(1) A person 18 years of age who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program.

(2) A person who is under 18 years of age and is an emancipated minor who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program.

(3) A minor who is not living in the home of a natural or adoptive parent, a legal guardian, or a caretaker relative, foster parent or stepparent, who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program.

(4) A minor who applies for coverage under the program on behalf of his or her child.

(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 146, Sec. 11. Effective July 22, 1999.)