Ind. Code § 27-1-45.2-11

Sec. 11. (a) If, during any ninety (90) day period, an initiating party submits requests for independent dispute resolutions that, in the aggregate, include twenty-five (25) or more qualified disputes, the health carrier may:

(1) provide written notice to the out of network provider and the facility that includes:

(A) a description of the independent dispute resolution requests that are the basis for the notice, including applicable dates of service;

(B) identification of the party involved, including the name and tax identification number, if known;

(C) the name and contact information of a representative authorized to negotiate on behalf of the health carrier; and

(D) the requirement to participate in a conference and good faith negotiation; and

(2) deliver the notice to the out of network provider and the facility by:

(A) electronic mail; and

(B) certified mail.

(b) If a health carrier provides notice under subsection (a), the health carrier, the out of network provider, and the facility shall engage in good faith efforts to negotiate a resolution not later than thirty (30) days after the notice is provided, including:

(1) at least one (1) conference between authorized representatives; and

(2) a reasonable exchange of information necessary to evaluate and address the conduct described in the notice.

(c) A conference under subsection (b) may not:

(1) adjudicate individual claims;

(2) alter rights or obligations under federal or state law; or

(3) occur more than once per calendar quarter.

As added by P.L.119-2026, SEC.1.