For purposes of this subchapter, the terms defined in 33-22-2002, MCA, will have the same meaning in this subchapter unless clearly designated otherwise. The following definitions are in addition to those in 33-22-2002, MCA.

(1) "Certificate of registration" means a notice indicating that based on information provided, an employer has preliminarily qualified under these rules and the applicable statutes to receive payments. A certificate of registration does not guarantee that payments will be issued.

(2) "Payments" means refundable tax credits, premium assistance payments, and premium incentive payments, all of which are defined in 33-22-2002, MCA.