For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Large group health insurance policy” means a group health insurance policy other than a policy issued to a small employer, as defined in Section 10700, 10753, or 10755.
(b) “Small group health insurance policy” means a group health insurance policy issued to a small employer, as defined in Section 10700, 10753, or 10755.
(c) “PPACA” means Section 2794 of the federal Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 300gg-94), as amended by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), and any subsequent rules, regulations, or guidance issued pursuant to that law.
(d) “Unreasonable rate increase” has the same meaning as that term is defined in PPACA.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 852, Sec. 10. (AB 1083) Effective January 1, 2013.)
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