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Third Party Administrator

Third Party Administrator

As stated in Section 550.902(t) of the Third Party Administrator Act, being MCL 550.902(t), a Third Party Administrator (TPA) is defined as:

"a person that directly or indirectly processes claims under a service contract and that may also provide 1 or more other administrative services under a service contract, other than under a worker's compensation self-insurance program pursuant to section 611 of the worker's disability compensation act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.611. Third party administrator includes a pharmacy benefit manager. Third party administrator does not include a carrier or employer sponsoring a plan."