# Ind. Code § 27-1-37-1.5: "Health carrier" defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T27_A1_C37_S27-1-37-1.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 27-1-37-1.5
- **Heading:** "Health carrier" defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 27 / Article 1 / Chapter 37 / Section 27-1-37-1.5

## Text

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.

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