As used in this chapter, "contract holder" means:

1. (1) an individual or entity that offers health insurance coverage to its employees or members through a self-funded health benefit plan, including a self-funded health benefit plan that complies with the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.);
2. (2) a health plan; or

3. (3) Medicaid or a managed care organization (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-218 ) that provides services to a Medicaid recipient;

   that contracts with a pharmacy benefit manager to provide services.

As added by P.L.152-2024, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.141.