14 Va. Admin. Code § 5-415-20
Terms found in this chapter are used as defined in § 38.2-3431 B of the Code of Virginia. The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Benefits consortium" means a trust that is a self-funded MEWA, as defined in § 38.2-3420 of the Code of Virginia, and that complies with the conditions set forth in § 59.1-590 of the Code of Virginia.
"Commission" means the State Corporation Commission.
"ERISA" means the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, P.L. 93-406, 88 Stat. 829, as amended.
"Fully insured" means all of the covered benefits are (i) insured on a direct basis by an insurance company licensed and in good standing to transact the business of insurance in Virginia pursuant to Title 38.2 of the Code of Virginia or (ii) arranged for or provided on a direct basis by (a) a health services plan licensed and in good standing in Virginia pursuant to Chapter 42 (§ 38.2-4200 et seq.) of Title 38.2 of the Code of Virginia; (b) a health maintenance organization licensed and in good standing in Virginia pursuant to Chapter 43 (§ 38.2-4300 et seq.) of Title 38.2 of the Code of Virginia; (c) a dental or optometric services plan licensed and in good standing in Virginia pursuant to Chapter 45 (§ 38.2-4500 et seq.) of Title 38.2 of the Code of Virginia; or (d) any combination thereof. The existence of contracts of reinsurance will not be considered in determining whether a plan is "fully insured."
"Self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangement" or "self-funded MEWA" means any multiple employer welfare arrangement that is not fully insured by a licensed insurance company. This term includes a benefit consortium established under Chapter 55 (§ 59.1-589 et seq.) of Title 59.1 of the Code of Virginia.
14 Va. Admin. Code § 5-415-20
Statutory Authority: §§ 12.1-13, 38.2-223, and 38.2-3420 of the Code of Virginia.