Maryland § 15-146
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-146, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-146.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Blanket health insurance” means the form of health insurance described in § 15–305 of this title.
(3) “Health benefit plan” means:
(i) an individual health benefit plan as defined in § 15–1301(o) of this title;
(ii) a health benefit plan as defined in § 15–1201 of this title; or
(iii) a health benefit plan as defined in § 15–1401 of this title.
(4) “Short–term limited duration insurance” has the meaning stated in § 15–1301(s) of this title.
(b) The provisions of the federal No Surprises Act and Division BB, Title II, § 201 of the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, apply to all insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations that deliver or issue for delivery in the State policies or contracts for a health benefit plan or blanket health insurance.
(c) The provisions of Division BB, Title II, §§ 202 and 203 of the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, apply to all insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations that deliver or issue for delivery in the State policies or contracts for a health benefit plan, blanket health insurance, or short–term limited duration insurance.
(d) The Commissioner may enforce this section under any applicable provisions of this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-146
What does Maryland Code § 15-146 cover?
Section 15-146 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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