Maryland § 15-209
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-209.
(a) (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, each policy of health insurance shall contain the following provision:
“Grace period: A grace period of ........ (insert a number not less than ‘7’ days for weekly premium policies, ‘10’ days for monthly premium policies and ‘31’ days for all other policies) days will be granted for the payment of each premium falling due after the first premium, during which grace period this policy shall continue in force.”
(2) A policy shall provide a grace period of 31 days if the policy:
(i) allows the policyholder to choose any one of two or more modes of premium payment by remitting an amount stated in the policy for that particular mode of payment; and
(ii) does not require a formal request by the policyholder to change the mode of premium payment.
(b) A policy in which the insurer reserves the right to refuse renewal shall state the following provision at the beginning of the provision set forth in subsection (a)(1) of this section:
“Unless not less than thirty days prior to the premium due date the insurer has delivered to the insured or has mailed to his last address as shown by the records of the insurer written notice of its intention not to renew this policy beyond the period for which the premium has been accepted.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-209
What does Maryland Code § 15-209 cover?
Section 15-209 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 15-209?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 15-209" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 15-209 apply to my situation?
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