Terms Used In Tennessee Code 56-8-203

• Abuse: means the occurrence of one (1) or more of the following acts:
  (A) Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing another person, including a minor child, bodily injury, physical harm, severe emotional distress, psychological trauma, rape, sexual assault or involuntary sexual intercourse. See Tennessee Code 56-8-202
• Abuse status: means the fact or perception that a person is, has been, or may be a subject of abuse, regardless of whether the person has sustained abuse-related medical conditions or has incurred abuse-related claims. See Tennessee Code 56-8-202
• Health carrier: means an entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner, that contracts or offers to contract to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for or reimburse any of the cost of health care services, including a sickness and accident insurance company, a health maintenance organization, a nonprofit hospital and health service corporation, or any other entity providing a plan of health insurance, health benefits or health services. See Tennessee Code 56-8-202