956 CMR 7.03 - Definitions

As used in 956 CMR 7.00, the following terms shall mean:

Connector. Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority established under M.G.L. c. 176Q.

Director. The Executive Director of the Connector.

Eligible Small Employer. Any firm, corporation, partnership or association, including a tax-exempt organization, that purchases a group health plan through the Connector for at least one but not more than 25 Qualified Employees; provided, however, that an employer shall not be an Eligible Small Employer if the employer's sole owner is the only Qualified Employee of that employer.

Initially Enrolled Employees. The number of Qualified Employees enrolled in the group health plan at the time the group health plan is purchased by the Eligible Small Employer through the Connector.

Qualified Employee. Any employee of an Eligible Small Employer, including an owner or a partner in a partnership, who is covered in a group health plan purchased by an Eligible Small Employer through the Connector.

Rebate Payment. A payment to an Eligible Small Employer who completes enrollment and participation requirements for the Small Group Wellness Incentive Program as set by the Connector pursuant to 956 CMR 7.04 and 7.05.

Small Group Wellness Incentive Program. The program authorized by M.G.L. c. 176Q, § 7A to expand the prevalence of employee wellness initiatives by small businesses.

Term. The period beginning on the first of the month following an Eligible Small Employer's enrollment in the Connector's Small Group Wellness Incentive Program and extending for the subsequent 11 months.

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