Section 67.2. Definitions

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

Act—75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701—1798 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

Administrator—The person or entity designated by the Fund to review claims for catastrophic loss benefits, determine the eligibility of the claimant and make payment where appropriate.

Benefits—Payments by the Fund for reasonable, necessary and accident-related expenses for medical treatment and rehabilitative services which exceed $100,000, subject to limitations provided in sections 1761 and 1766 of the act (now repealed). Reference may be made to sections 1761, 1762 and 1766, in Appendix A.

Claims manager—The Department employe designated by the Commissioner to manage the daily activities of the Fund.

Department—The Insurance Department of the Commonwealth.

Eligible claimant—An individual who meets the requirements of § 67.16 (relating to eligible claimant for fund benefits).

Fund—The Catastrophic Loss Benefits Continuation Fund established to provide benefits required by the act.

Surcharge—The amount to be paid by drivers upon conviction of any traffic violation, exclusive of parking offenses, to fund the Fund.

The provisions of this § 67.2 amended October 30, 1998, effective October 31, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 5482. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (137020).