new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply. new text end

new text begin (b) "Health plan" has the meaning given in section 62Q.01, subdivision 3. Health plan includes health coverage provided by a county-based purchasing plan participating in a public program under chapter 256B or 256L or an integrated health partnership under section 256B.0755. new text end

new text begin (c) "Stage four advanced metastatic cancer" means cancer that has spread from the primary or original site of the cancer to nearby tissues, lymph nodes, or other parts of the body. new text end

new text begin (d) "Step therapy protocol" has the meaning given in section 62Q.184, subdivision 1. new text end