For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)
“Large group health insurance policy” means a group health insurance policy other than a policy issued to a small employer, as defined in Section 10700, 10753, or 10755.
(b)
“Small group health insurance policy” means a group health insurance policy issued to a small employer, as defined in Section 10700, 10753, or 10755.
(c)
“PPACA” means Section 2794 of the federal Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 300gg-94), as amended by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), and any subsequent rules, regulations, or guidance issued pursuant to that law.
(d)
“Unreasonable rate increase” has the same meaning as that term is defined in PPACA.