1. (a) As used in this chapter, "dental plan" means any of the following:

   1. (1) A policy issued by an insurer (as defined in IC 27-1-2-3 (x)) that provides coverage for dental services.
   2. (2) A contract under which a health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19 ) provides or covers dental services.
   3. (3) A preferred provider plan (as defined in IC 27-8-11-1 (g)) that provides or covers dental services.

2. (b) The term does not include the following:

   1. (1) A policy providing comprehensive coverage described in Class 1(b) and Class 2(a) of IC 27-1-5-1 .
   2. (2) Accident only, Medicare supplement, long term care, or disability income insurance.
   3. (3) Coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance.
   4. (4) Automobile medical payment insurance.
   5. (5) A specified disease policy.
   6. (6) Worker's compensation or similar insurance.
   7. (7) A student health plan.
   8. (8) A supplemental plan that always pays in addition to other coverage.

As added by P.L.17-2024, SEC.19.