58-56A-1. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Article:
(1) Health benefit plan. - As defined in G.S. 58-50-110(11). This definition specifically excludes the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees.
(1a) Insured. - An individual covered by a health benefit plan.
(2) Insurer. - Any entity that provides or offers a health benefit plan.
(3) Maximum allowable cost price. - The maximum per unit reimbursement for multiple source prescription drugs, medical products, or devices.
(3a) Pharmacist. - A person licensed to practice pharmacy under Article 4A of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes.
(4) Pharmacy. - A pharmacy registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
(5) Pharmacy benefits manager. - An entity who contracts with a pharmacy on behalf of an insurer or third-party administrator to administer or manage prescription drug benefits.
(6) Third-party administrator. - As defined in G.S. 58-56-2.