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Mississippi · Snapshot Mississippi Code Release 78 (2020-07), retrieved 2026-09-17

Miss. Code Ann. § 83-61-3: Definitions.

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  1. Title 83. Insurance
  2. Chapter 61. Voluntary Basic Health Insurance Coverage Law

As used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(a) “Carrier” means any insurance company, health maintenance association or hospital, medical or surgical services association that is authorized by the State of Mississippi to write accident and health insurance policies and contracts.

(b) “Program” means the Voluntary Basic Health Insurance Coverage Program.

(c) “Provider” means any provider of medical services as defined in the contract of insurance coverage.

(d) “Approved carrier” means any insurance company, health maintenance association or hospital, medical or surgical services association that meets the criteria established by this chapter to participate in the Voluntary Basic Health Insurance Coverage Program.

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