1. (a) As used in this section, "insurer" means:

   1. (1) an issuer of an accident and sickness insurance policy; or
   2. (2) a third party administrator of health benefits and services under an accident and sickness insurance policy.

2. (b) The electronic data base by which an insurer allows an insured or a provider to verify an insured's coverage or benefits under an accident and sickness insurance policy issued or administered by the insurer must include the following information for each insured:

   1. (1) Whether health benefits and services under the accident and sickness insurance policy are provided by:

      1. (A) the issuer of the accident and sickness insurance policy; or
      2. (B) a third party administrator.
   2. (2) Whether the accident and sickness insurance policy is subject to state or federal regulation.
3. (c) The department of insurance shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to ensure compliance with this section.

As added by P.L.111-2020, SEC.12.