Haw. Code R. § 16-23-94

Current through September, 2024
Section 16-23-94 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:

"Claimant" means a person entitled to the benefits described in section 431:10C-103.5, HRS, under a motor vehicle insurance policy.

"Emergency treatment" or "emergency services" means treatment or services which are performed within the initial seventy-two hours following the motor vehicle accident because the condition is life threatening or could cause serious harm.

"Physician" includes a doctor of medicine, a dentist, a chiropractor, an osteopath, a psychologist, an optometrist, and a podiatrist.

"Specialist" means a physician or surgeon who holds a certificate as a diplomate issued by a specialty board approved by the American Medical Association or the American Dental Association.

Haw. Code R. § 16-23-94

[Eff and comp 6/1/93; am and comp 1/1/98; comp 1/8/99; am and comp 11/11/12] (Auth: HRS §§ 431:2-201, 431:10C-214, 431:10C-308.5) (Imp: HRS § 431:10C-308.5)