Sec. 106.
As used in this act:
(a) "Health maintenance organization" means that term as defined in section 3501.
(b) "Insurer" means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, reciprocal exchange, inter-insurer, Lloyds organization, fraternal benefit society, or other legal entity, engaged or attempting to engage in the business of making insurance or surety contracts. Except as otherwise provided in section 3503 and unless the context requires otherwise, insurer includes a health maintenance organization.
History: 1956, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 1957 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 276, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2016 Popular Name: Act 218Popular Name: Essential Insurance
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-1 - Chapter 1 Scope of Code (500.100...500.150)
Section 500.100 - Insurance Code of 1956; Short Title.
Section 500.102 - Definitions.
Section 500.103 - “Revenue Commissioner” Defined.
Section 500.106 - "Health Maintenance Organization" and "Insurer" Defined.
Section 500.108 - Authorized, Unauthorized Insurer; Definitions.
Section 500.110 - Domestic, Foreign, Alien; Definitions.
Section 500.114 - Person; Definition.
Section 500.115 - Definitions.
Section 500.116 - Additional Definitions.
Section 500.118 - Treatment of Alien Insurer as Foreign Insurer.
Section 500.121 - Surety; Rights; Remedies; Relief.
Section 500.122 - Applicability of Michigan Antitrust Reform Act.
Section 500.126 - Waiver of Customer Liability Agreement; Definitions.
Section 500.128 - Additional Exceptions.
Section 500.129 - Medical Retainer Agreement Not Subject to Act.
Section 500.132 - Saving Clause; Incumbent Officers.
Section 500.140 - Saving Clause; Existence of Domestic Insurer Continued.
Section 500.142 - Repealed. 1992, Act 182, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1992
Section 500.150 - Violation of Act; Hearing; Order of Director; Penalties; Court Order.