Maine § 2302-B. - Penalty for failure to notify of hospitalization
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2302-B. — Penalty for failure to notify of hospitalization, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2302-B.. Penalty for failure to notify of hospitalization
A contract issued by a nonprofit hospital or medical services organization may not include a provision permitting the organization to impose a penalty for the failure of any person to notify the organization of a covered person's hospitalization for emergency treatment. For purposes of this section, "emergency treatment" has the same meaning as defined in Title 22, section 1829. [PL 1995, c. 332, Pt. M, §1 (RPR).]
This section applies to contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after the effective date of this section. For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date. [PL 1995, c. 332, Pt. M, §1 (RPR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2302-B.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2302-B. cover?
Section 2302-B. ("Penalty for failure to notify of hospitalization") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2302-B.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 2302-B. apply to my situation?
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