As used in this chapter, "insurer" means the following:

1. (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 ).
2. (2) 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 ) under an individual contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-21 ) or a group contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-16 ).
3. (3) An insurer that enters into a preferred provider plan subject to IC 27-8-11 under which dental services are provided.
4. (4) A third party contractor of an entity described in subdivision (1), (2), or (3).

As added by P.L.88-2026, SEC.6.