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40-2217. Definitions. For the purposes of this act:

(a) The term "form" means policies, riders, endorsements, applications, subscriber contracts, or other documents required to be filed pursuant to K.S.A. 40-216 or 40-19a07, and amendments thereto.

(b) The term "accident and sickness insurance" means insurance written under K.S.A. 40-401, K.S.A. 40-1102(1)(a), other than credit insurance, and coverages written under K.S.A. 40-19a02, and amendments thereto. For purposes of this act nonprofit dental service corporations shall be deemed to be engaged in the business of insurance.

(c) The term "policy" means the entire contract between the insurer and the insured, including the policy, riders, endorsements, and the application if attached, and such term includes subscriber agreements issued by nonprofit dental service corporations.

History: L. 1976, ch. 218, § 2; L. 1997, ch. 8, § 8; July 1.