IC 27-19-1-4: Implementation of article

Sec. 4. The commissioner may do the following to implement this article:

(1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2.

(2) Enter into a contract, agreement, or memorandum of understanding with the following:

(A) A health benefit exchange.

(B) An entity that contracts with, or is a subcontractor of, a health benefit exchange.

(C) A federal or state agency.

(D) A health benefit exchange operating in another state.

(E) An agency of another state.

(F) A health plan.

(G) Another person, for purposes of the performance of necessary functions, as determined by the commissioner.

(3) Enter with a person described in subdivision (2) into an information sharing agreement:

(A) that concerns the disclosure and receiving of data necessary to implement this article or PPACA; and

(B) that:

(i) includes adequate protections with respect to confidentiality of the shared information; and

(ii) complies with applicable state and federal law.