# COMAR Title 31 — Maryland Insurance Administration

## Subtitle 10 — Health Insurance — General

### Chapter 50 — Filing of PSAO Contracts and Amendments

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 31.10.50.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Commissioner” means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.

  (2) “Contracted pharmacy” means an independent pharmacy in a contract with a pharmacy services administrative organization.

  (3) “Independent pharmacy” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-2001(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (4) “Noncompliant” means a contract or amendment that is not in compliance with Maryland statutes and regulations.

  (5) “Pharmacy benefits manager (PBM)” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-1601, Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (6) “Pharmacy services administrative contract” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-2001(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (7) “Pharmacy services administrative organization” or “PSAO” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-2001(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.