§ 27-2-25-4 — "Health carrier"

(a) As used in this chapter, "health carrier"
means an entity:
(1) that is subject to this title and the administrative rules adopted
under this title; 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.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.13.