RSA 415-A:1 Definitions.

In this chapter:
I. "Accident and health insurance" means insurance written under RSA 415, RSA 21-I:99-21-I:111, RSA 282-B, and coverages written under RSA 415-E, RSA 420-A, RSA 420-B, and RSA 420-C. For purposes of this chapter, multiple-employer welfare arrangements, nonprofit health service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and preferred provider agreements subject to RSA 420-C shall be deemed to be engaged in the business of insurance.
I-a. "Claim denial" means any of the following: a denial, reduction, or termination of, or a failure to provide or make payment (in whole or in part) for, a benefit, including any such denial, reduction, termination, or failure to provide or make payment that is based on a determination of a participant's or beneficiary's