IC 27-1-45.2-13: Prohibition on administrative fees or penalties for care involving out of network providers

Sec. 13. (a) A health carrier may not assess a facility or a provider an administrative fee or penalty related to the provision of care to an individual that involves an out of network provider.

(b) If a health carrier assesses an administrative fee or penalty under subsection (a), the health carrier commits an unfair and deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance under IC 27-4-1-4 and is subject to the penalties and procedures set forth in IC 27-4-1.