As used in this chapter:

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 38.2-5900

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Subscriber: means a person obligated under a reciprocal insurance agreement. See Virginia Code 38.2-1201

“Covered person” means an individual, whether a policyholder, subscriber, enrollee, covered dependent, or member of a managed care health insurance plan, who is entitled to health care services or benefits provided, arranged for, paid for or reimbursed pursuant to a managed care health insurance plan as defined in and subject to regulation under Chapter 58, when such coverage is provided under a contract issued in this Commonwealth.

1999, cc. 643, 649; 2000, c. 922; 2011, c. 788.