14VAC7-10-20: Definitions

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Certified application counselor" means an individual certified by a CDO to perform the duties described in in this chapter and 45 CFR 155.225(c).

"Certified application counselor designated organization" or "CDO" means an organization designated by the exchange to certify its staff members or volunteers to act as certified application counselors who perform the duties and meet the standards and requirements for certified application counselors set forth in this chapter and 45 CFR 155.225.

"CHIP" means the Children's Health Insurance Program under Title XXI (42 USC 7) of the Social Security Act, including FAMIS.

"Exchange" means the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange established pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 65 (§ 38.2-6500 et seq.) of Title 38.2 of the Code of Virginia.

"FAMIS" means the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan, including the FAMIS Plus program, established pursuant to Chapter 13 (§ 32.1-351 et seq.) of Title 32.1 of the Code of Virginia.

"Navigator" means an individual or entity that is registered pursuant to § 38.2-3457 of the Code of Virginia.

"Personal information" has the same meaning assigned to the term in § 38.2-602 of the Code of Virginia.

"Qualified dental plan" means a limited scope dental plan that has been certified in accordance with § 38.2-6506 of the Code of Virginia.

"Qualified health plan" means a health benefit plan that meets the criteria for certification described in § 1311(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, and has been certified in accordance with § 38.2-6506 of the Code of Virginia.