### Question
How is the term third-party payer defined?


### Answer
The term **third-party payer** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1095* as the following:

> 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 a workers’ compensation program or plan

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1095*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

