§11–701.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Carrier” means an insurer, a nonprofit health service plan, or a preferred provider organization that offers, issues, or delivers a policy, contract, or certificate of long–term care insurance in the State.

    (c)    “Certificate” has the meaning stated in § 18–101 of this article.

    (d)    “Long–term care insurance” has the meaning stated in § 18–101 of this article.