### Question
What does third-party payer mean?


### Answer
**Third-party payer** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 1095*:

> 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 54-COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS**

