{"code":"INS","codeName":"Insurance Code","section":"12693.02","citation":"Ins. Code, § 12693.02","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. CLASSES OF INSURANCE [1880. - 12880.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 6.2. HEALTHY FAMILIES [12693. - 12694.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2/part-6.2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Definitions [12693.01. - 12693.17.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2/part-6.2/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 146, Sec. 11.   Effective July 22, 1999.","effective":"1999-07-22","html":"<p>(a) “Applicant” means a person over the age of 18 years who is a natural or adoptive parent; a legal guardian; or a caretaker relative, foster parent, or stepparent with whom the child resides, who applies for coverage under the program on behalf of a child.</p><p>(b) “Applicant” also means any of the following:</p><p>(1) A person 18 years of age who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program.</p><p>(2) A person who is under 18 years of age and is an emancipated minor who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program.</p><p>(3) A minor who is not living in the home of a natural or adoptive parent, a legal guardian, or a caretaker relative, foster parent or stepparent, who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program.</p><p>(4) A minor who applies for coverage under the program on behalf of his or her child.</p>","text":"(a) “Applicant” means a person over the age of 18 years who is a natural or adoptive parent; a legal guardian; or a caretaker relative, foster parent, or stepparent with whom the child resides, who applies for coverage under the program on behalf of a child. (b) “Applicant” also means any of the following: (1) A person 18 years of age who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program. (2) A person who is under 18 years of age and is an emancipated minor who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program. (3) A minor who is not living in the home of a natural or adoptive parent, a legal guardian, or a caretaker relative, foster parent or stepparent, who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program. (4) A minor who applies for coverage under the program on behalf of his or her child.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/definitions-12693-02","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}