Indiana § 25-1-9.8-3 "Health carrier"

Indiana Statutes

§ 25-1-9.8-3 — "Health carrier"

Indiana § 25-1-9.8-3

Title 25PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

Ch. 9.8Practitioner Good Faith Estimates

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Ind. Code § 25-1-9.8-3 (2026).

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(a)As used in this chapter, "health carrier" means an entity:

(1)that is subject to IC 27 and the administrative rules adopted under IC 27; and

(2)that enters into a contract to:

(A)provide health care services;

(B)deliver health care services;

(C)arrange for health care services; or

(D)pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services.

(b)The term includes the following:

(1)An insurer, as defined in IC 27-1-2-3(x), that issues a policy of accident and sickness insurance, as defined in IC 27-8-5-1(a).

(2)A health maintenance organization, as defined in IC 27-13-1-19.

(3)An administrator (as defined in IC 27-1-25-1(a)) that is licensed under IC 27-1-25.

(4)A state employee health plan offered under IC 5-10-8.

(5)A short term insurance plan (as defined by IC 27-8-5.9

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(a) As used in this chapter, "health carrier"
means an entity:
(1) that is subject to IC 27 and the administrative rules adopted
under IC 27; and
(2) that enters into a contract to:
(A) provide health care services;
(B) deliver health care services;
(C) arrange for health care services; or
(D) pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) An insurer, as defined in IC 27-1-2-3(x), that issues a policy
of accident and sickness insurance, as defined in IC 27-8-5-1(a).
(2) A health maintenance organization, as defined in IC 27-13-1-19.
(3) An administrator (as defined in IC 27-1-25-1(a)) that is
licensed under IC 27-1-25.
(4) A state employee health plan offered under IC 5-10-8.
(5) A short term insurance plan (as defined by IC 27-8-5.9-3).
(6) Any other entity that provides a plan of health insurance,
health benefits, or health care services.
(c) The term does not include:
(1) an insurer that issues a policy of accident and sickness
insurance;
(2) a limited service health maintenance organization (as defined
in IC 27-13-34-4); or
(3) an administrator;
that only provides coverage for, or processes claims for, dental or
vision care services.