third-party payer
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United States Code
10 U.S.C. § 1079B — in this section (2 versions over time)
The terms “third-party payer” and “insurance, medical service, or health plan” have the meaning given those terms in section 1095(h) of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 1095B — in this section
Definition of Third-Party Payer.—In this section, the term “third-party payer” has the meaning given that term in section 1095(h) of this title, except that such term excludes primary medical insurers.
10 U.S.C. § 1095 — in this section (3 versions over time)
The term “third-party payer” means an entity that provides an insurance, medical service, or health plan by contract or agreement, including an automobile liability insurance or no fault insurance carrier, and any other plan or program that is designed to provide compensation or coverage for expenses incurred by a beneficiary for health care services or products. Such term also includes entities described in subsection (j) under the terms and to the extent provided in such subsection.