(a) As used in this chapter, "third party" means a person that enters into a contract with a contracting entity or another third party to gain access to:
- (1) a provider network contract;
- (2) dental services provided pursuant to a provider network contract; or
- (3) contractual discounts provided pursuant to a provider network contract.
- (b) The term does not include an employer or another group or entity for which the contracting entity provides administrative services.
As added by P.L.17-2024, SEC.19.