# Ind. Code § 27-1-24.5-5: "Health plan"

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T27_A1_C24.5_S27-1-24.5-5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 27-1-24.5-5
- **Heading:** "Health plan"
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 27 / Article 1 / Chapter 24.5 / Section 27-1-24.5-5

## Text

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "health plan" means a plan through which coverage is provided for health care services through insurance, prepayment, reimbursement, or otherwise. The term includes the following:

(1) A state employee health plan (as defined in IC 5-10-8-6.7).

(2) A policy of accident and sickness insurance (as defined in IC 27-8-5-1). However, the term does not include the coverages described in IC 27-8-5-2.5(a).

(3) An individual contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-21) or a group contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-16) that provides coverage for basic health care services (as defined in IC 27-13-1-4).

(4) Any other plan or program that provides payment, reimbursement, or indemnification to a covered individual for the cost of prescription drugs.

As added by P.L.68-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.52; P.L.237-2025, SEC.3.

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