Indiana Code
Chapter 37. Health Provider Contracts
27-1-37-1.5. "Health Carrier" Defined

Sec. 1.5. (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.
As added by P.L.198-2021, SEC.17.