IC 27-2-25-4 — "Health carrier"
Chapter 25. Health Carrier Good Faith Estimates
Section text
Sec. 4. (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.
As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.13.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)