### Question
How does the law define third-party payer?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1095*, **third-party payer** is defined as:

> 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

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

