Definitions

For the purposes of sections 17b-262-493 to 17b-262-498 inclusive, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Client" means a person eligible for services under the department's Medical Assistance Program. (2) "Compounded Prescriptions" means two or more drugs mixed together in which at least one ingredient is a legend drug. A compounded prescription shall include the name, strength, and amount of each prescribed ingredient. (3) "Copayment" means the set portion of the department's fee for prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or refills which shall be the responsibility of the client to pay to the pharmacy provider for such services furnished to the client. (4) "Department" means the department of social services. (5) "Medical Assistance Program" means the medical assistance provided pursuant to Chapter 319V of the Connecticut General Statutes and authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The program is also referred to as Medicaid. (6) "Pharmacy" means a facility licensed by the Commission of Pharmacy in the Department of Consumer Protection under Section 20-594 of the Connecticut General Statutes or by the appropriate regulatory body of the state in which it is located. (7) "Provider" means any individual or entity enrolled in the department's Medical Assistance Program and performing within the scope of his or her practice under state law and capable of furnishing services or goods to Medical Assistance clients under the terms of a provider agreement with the department. (8) "Provider Agreement" means the signed, written, contractual agreement between the department and the provider of services or goods.