IC 27-1-37-6.5: "Health plan"; study on commercial physician reimbursement rate requirement; report

Sec. 6.5. (a) As used in this section, "health plan" means any of the following that provides coverage for health care services:

(1) 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).

(2) A contract with a health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19) that provides coverage for basic health care services (as defined in IC 27-13-1-4).

(b) Before July 1, 2026, the office of management and budget shall study the effect, including the fiscal impact, of requiring physician reimbursement rates under a commercial health plan to be at a minimum rate.

(c) The office of management and budget shall report the findings of the study under this section to:

(1) the governor; and

(2) the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(d) This section expires December 31, 2026.