Insurance that covers off-the-job injury or sickness and is paid for by deductions from a person’s paycheck. This program is administered by a state agency and is sometimes known as Unemployment Compensation Disability (UCD) . Six states have compulsory state disability plans: California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and Rhode Island.

Employer or corporation who pays premiums into the state insurance fund for workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

State program that receives monies from the federal government to give free local health insurance counseling to people with Medicare.

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) .

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.

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 agency that has the authority to terminate, sanction, or prosecute fraudulent providers under state laws.

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.

Region where group insurance contract is delivered or issued. Also called situs .