Section 25-1-9.8-3 - "Health carrier"(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.
Added by P.L. 93-2020,SEC. 7, eff. 7/1/2020.