Sec. 3. (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.
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