Sec. 8161.
As used in this chapter:
(a) "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by section 8179, as that agreement is described in section 8182(1).
(b) "Benefit member" means an adult member designated by the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract.
(c) "Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence of a benefit contract.
(d) "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated.
(e) "Lodge" means the subordinate member units of a society, including camps, courts, councils, branches, or other similar designation.
(f) "Premiums" means rates, dues, or other required contributions payable under a certificate.
(g) "Rules" means all rules, regulations, or resolutions adopted by a society's supreme governing body or board of directors that are intended to have general application to the members of the society.
(h) "Society", unless otherwise indicated, means a fraternal benefit society.
History: Add. 1990, Act 1, Eff. Apr. 1, 1990 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-81A - Chapter 81a Fraternal Benefit Societies (500.8161...500.8199a)
Section 500.8161 - Definitions.
Section 500.8162 - Society Governed by Chapter; Exemption.
Section 500.8163 - Society as Charitable and Benevolent Institution; Tax Exemption.
Section 500.8164 - Definition of Fraternal Benefit Society.
Section 500.8165 - Society Operating on Lodge System; Requirements; Lodges for Children.
Section 500.8170 - Personal Liability; Indemnification and Reimbursement; Purchase of Insurance.
Section 500.8171 - Waiver of Society's Laws.
Section 500.8173 - Reincorporation Not Required.
Section 500.8174 - Amendment to Laws.
Section 500.8175 - Not for Profit Institution; Purposes; Reporting Real or Personal Property.
Section 500.8176 - Reinsurance Agreement.
Section 500.8178 - Domestic Fraternal Benefit Society as Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Section 500.8179 - Contractual Benefits; Specifying Persons Covered in Rules.
Section 500.8181 - Attachment, Garnishment, or Other Process.
Section 500.8182 - Benefit Contracts.
Section 500.8184 - Investments Generally.
Section 500.8186 - Standards of Valuation for Certificates; Excess Reserves.
Section 500.8187 - Reports; Annual Statement; Valuation of Certificates; Penalty.
Section 500.8189 - Examination of Society.
Section 500.8190 - Foreign or Alien Society; License Required; Compliance; Conditions.
Section 500.8193 - Application or Petition for Injunction; Recognition.
Section 500.8194 - Agent of Society; License Required; Exceptions.
Section 500.8195 - Society Subject to Chapter 20.
Section 500.8196 - Service of Process.
Section 500.8198 - Decisions and Findings of Commissioner; Judicial Review.
Section 500.8199 - Exemptions.
Section 500.8199a - Additional Chapters and Provisions Applicable to Fraternal Benefit Society.