A fund established by the state’s government to finance a type of legally mandated insurance; for example, workers compensation.
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A fund set up by a state government to provide a specific line or lines of insurance, such as workers compensation.
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US: A fund set up by a state government to provide a specific line or lines of insurance. Some state permit private insurers to compete with the state fund.
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MEDICAL, US: Insurer established and operated by a state government that is a mandatory insurance program such as workers’ compensation insurance.
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State fund employer
Employer or corporation who pays premiums into the state insurance fund for workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
State health insurance assistance program
State program that receives monies from the federal government to give free local health insurance counseling to people with Medicare.
State insurance commission
Official state group charged with regulating, administering, licensing insurance companies, and enforcing laws pertaining to insurance business in the state and providing public information on insurance. Also known as State Insurance Department or Department of Insurance (DOI) .
State Insurance Department
US: A department of a state government whose duty is to regulate the business of insurance and give the public information on insurance.
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An administrative agency that licenses insurers to do business in that state, licenses insurance agents, implements state insurance laws, and supervises (within the scope of these laws) the activities of insurers operating within the state.
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MEDICAL, USA: See: state insurance commission .
State law
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), constitution, statute, regulation, rule, common law, or any other state action that has the force and effect of law.
State legislated benefits
See: mandated benefits .
State license number
Number issued to a physician who has passed the state medical examination indicating his or her right to practice medicine in the state where issued.
State licensure agency
State agency that has the authority to terminate, sanction, or prosecute fraudulent providers under state laws.
State medical assistance office
State agency that is in charge of the state’s Medicaid program and can give information about programs to help pay medical bills for people with low incomes. It also provides help with prescription drug coverage.