Definitions

As used in this section and sections 31-49p-2 to 31-49p-10, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) “Authority” has the same meaning as provided in section 31-49e of the Connecticut General Statutes. (2) “Address” means the United States Postal Service mailing address or the electronic mail address designated by a party for receipt of notices regarding the appellant’s appeal. (3) “Appellant” means a covered employee, person or health care provider, as those terms are defined in section 31-49e of the Connecticut General Statutes, who is authorized to file an appeal pursuant to section 31-49p of the Connecticut General Statutes. (4) “Commissioner” means the Labor Commissioner of the State of Connecticut or the commissioner’s designee. (5) “File record” has the same meaning as provided in section 31-49p of the Connecticut General Statutes. (6) “Party” means, with regard to an appeal, any of the following persons if aggrieved or potentially aggrieved by the determination of the appeal: (A) an appellant; (B) an employer with a private plan; (C) a third-party administrator; or (D) the authority. (7) “Private plan” means a private plan approved by the authority, pursuant to section 31-49o of the Connecticut General Statutes, to permit an employer to meet its obligations under sections 31-49e to 31-49t, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes. (8) “Program” has the same meaning as provided in section 31-49e of the Connecticut General Statutes. (9) “Third-party administrator” means an individual or entity, other than an employer, who administers or assists in administering a private plan for an employer.