Ind. Code ch. 25-1-10

in effect

Ind. Code § 25-1-10-1 "Direct primary care agreement"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "direct primary care agreement" means a contract entered into between a primary care provider or an employer of a primary care provider and an individual patient or the patient's legal representative in which the primary care provider or the employer of the primary care provider: (1) agrees to provide primary care health services to the individual patient for an agreed upon fee and time; (2) does not bill a third party that provides coverage to the patient for the primary care health services; and (3) charges a periodic fee for the primary care health services. As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-1-10-2 "Primary care provider"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "primary care provider" means a person that is licensed, certified, or registered under IC 12, IC 16, or this title to provide primary care health services in Indiana. As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-1-10-3 "Primary care health services"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "primary care health services" includes any of the following services that are provided within the primary care provider's scope of practice and for the purpose of promotion of health or the detection and management of disease or injury: (1) Screening. (2) Assessment. (3) Diagnosis. (4) Treatment. (5) Referrals. (6) Coordination of care. As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-1-10-4 Direct primary care agreement not insurance; not subject to IC 27

Sec. 4. (a) A direct primary care agreement is not insurance and is not subject to IC 27. (b) Entering into a direct primary care agreement is not the business of insurance and is not subject to IC 27. (c) A primary care provider or an employer of a primary care provider that enters into a direct primary care agreement is not required to obtain a certificate of authority under IC 27-1-3-20. As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-1-10-5 Requirements for direct primary care agreement

Sec. 5. A direct primary care agreement must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Be in writing. (2) Be signed by the: (A) primary care provider, the employer of the primary care provider, or an agent of the primary care provider or employer of the primary care provider; and (B) the patient or the patient's legal representative. (3) Allow either party to terminate the agreement upon written notice to the other party. (4) Describe the scope of primary care health services that are covered by the periodic fee. (5) Specify the periodic fee and any additional fees for ongoing care under the agreement. (6) Specify the duration of the agreement and any automatic renewal periods. (7) Require not more than twelve (12) months of a periodic fee to be paid in advance. (8) Prominently state in writing that the agreement is not health insurance. As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/25Fetched: 10/17/2026