"Health plan"; study on commercial physician reimbursement rate requirement; report

Sec. 6.5. (a) As used in this section, "health plan" means any of the following that provides coverage for health care services: (1) A policy of accident and sickness insurance (as defined in IC 27-8-5-1). However, the term does not include the coverages described in IC 27-8-5-2.5(a). (2) A contract with 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). (b) Before July 1, 2026, the office of management and budget shall study the effect, including the fiscal impact, of requiring physician reimbursement rates under a commercial health plan to be at a minimum rate. (c) The office of management and budget shall report the findings of the study under this section to: (1) the governor; and (2) the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. (d) This section expires December 31, 2026. As added by P.L.216-2025, SEC.44.